Cook 1 – Full-Time Urbane Culinary | Calgary, Alberta

Urbane Culinary is looking for a skilled and dependable Cook 1 to join our growing culinary team. This position is ideal for an experienced cook with a strong background in catering, hotels, banquets, or other high-volume professional kitchens.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of consistency and presentation, and can perform confidently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook a wide variety of menu items to Urbane Culinary’s recipes and standards
- Assist with the production of food for weddings, corporate functions, private events, and large-scale catered events
- Produce consistently high-quality food with strong attention to flavour, presentation, and portion control
- Complete prep lists accurately and efficiently
- Assist with plating, packaging, event execution, and occasional off-site food service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workstation
- Properly label, date, rotate, and store ingredients
- Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety procedures
- Communicate effectively with chefs, kitchen staff, event staff, and management
- Help receive and organize food deliveries and kitchen inventory Support other members of the culinary team as required

Qualifications

- At least 2–3 years of professional cooking experience
- Previous experience in catering, hotel, banquet, conference, or high-volume kitchen operations is strongly preferred
- Strong knife skills and sound knowledge of professional cooking methods Able to follow recipes and production sheets accurately
- Comfortable producing food in both small and large quantities
- Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and allergen awareness




- Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team
- Organized, reliable, punctual, and able to manage competing priorities
- Able to remain calm and focused during busy production and event periods
- Available to work a adaptable schedule, including some early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Able to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 lb
- Food Safety certification is preferred Red Seal or formal culinary training is an asset but not required

What We Offer

- A full-time position with a well-established Calgary catering company
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- A professional, supportive, and team-focused working environment
- Exposure to a wide variety of menus, events, and culinary styles
- Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the company
- Employee benefits

Urbane Culinary has been serving Calgary for more than a decade, creating memorable food experiences for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and large-scale functions. We are proud of the quality of our food, the professionalism of our team, and the relationships we build with our clients.

To apply, please submit your résumé along with a short introduction outlining your professional kitchen, catering, hotel, or banquet experience. We thank all in applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB T2G 2L2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

- Cooking : 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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