Cornerstone is a wedding, catering, and events company dedicated to celebrating life's greatest moments. Comprised of Cornerstone Weddings, Cornerstone Catering & Events, and Cornerstone Cafe, we build the foundation for unforgettable memories through the celebration of love, gourmet food, and personalized service, all in the inspiring backdrop of the Canadian Rockies.

We are currently recruiting for both part-time and full-time seasonal Cooks; the positions will run from mid-April to the end of October. Staff in this role may work at any of our 3 kitchens located in downtown Canmore and at the Canmore Nordic Centre, and will contribute to the success of Cornerstone Weddings, Cornerstone Catering, and Cornerstone Cafe. While the base wage for this position may seem low, the gratuities portion of compensation makes a considerable difference to the actual pay for this position.

We are looking for an individual with previous experience working in a commercial kitchen; formal culinary education would be an asset. Primarily preparing and cooking food for banquets and catered events, a valid FoodSafe or a food sanitation and hygiene course certificate recognized by Alberta Health Services is required to work in this position. WHMIS certification would be an asset, as would current First Aid certification. We are looking for an individual who is punctual and reliable.

Duties include :

- Working alongside the chefs preparing dishes as per the recipes supplied and presenting them as per the chef's direction at both Cornerstone Theatre and the Canmore Nordic Centre.
- Assisting with the preparation of dishes/meals by preparing ingredients (washing, peeling, chopping, cutting ingredients).




- Assisting the Cornerstone Cafe staff with food preparation, as required. This may include serving food at the Cornerstone Cafe, as well as accepting payment.
- Putting away and storing food deliveries in a safe and prompt manner.
- Running the commercial dishwasher as trained, when required.
- Ensuring all food handling regulations are adhered to and cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen.
- Working the carving station during wedding reception dinners, as required.
- Assisting with the buffet during events and receptions and assisting at off-site catering events, when required.
- Responding immediately and appropriately to any situations, including emergency situations, that may arise at a venue during, following, or in preparation for an event.

What's in it for you?

- Very competitive gratuity for all events worked.
- Free food while working.
- Being part of a positive, productive team.
- Canmore Nordic Centre parking exemption pass.

At Cornerstone, we believe diversity enriches the workplace. We strive to be an inclusive employer, creating an workplace where all team members feel a sense of belonging. We value applicants with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and experiences and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 40 per week

Benefits :

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Canmore, AB T1W 2X2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience :

- kitchen: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- FoodSafe or food handling certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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