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Hotel 1st cook

The Second Cook is responsible for preparing a variety of hot and cold meals for hotel and event centre customers. The role also involves adhering to safe work practices and assisting in the development of kitchen helpers.

  • On-site
  • Calgary, AB
  • Posted Jul 25, 2026
  • Apply by Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Come... Enjoy... Work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Located on the Tsuut’ina First Nation, Grey Eagle Resort & Casino is Calgary’s number one entertainment facility. We are looking for talented, energetic and motivated individuals to join our diverse workforce! We offer competitive salaries, benefits and opportunities to grow your career. Position Overview Under the direction of the Sous Chef or Kitchen Shift Supervisor the Second Cook is responsible for assisting in the preparation of a multitude of hot and cold meals for sale and service to all customers of the Hotel and/or Event Centre. This includes both internal and external customers alike during a prescribed shift. The Second Cook is required to take all necessary precautions to protect and ensure that safe work practices are adhered to. This position involves frequent standing and walking as well as lengthy periods of concentration when preparing customer orders. This position also requires some leadership qualities to assist with development of Kitchen Helpers when required. This position may require lifting weight of up to approximately 50 lbs. Grey Eagle Hotel and Event Centre has a COVID-19 employee vaccine policy in place Education And Experience The incumbent will have a minimum of 3 years ongoing experience in a cook's position with practical hands on knowledge and experience of large size foodservice operations. A Post-Secondary education in a recognized Hospitality or Culinary Management program would be an asset. Health and Safety Certificate. Specific Hotel and Banquet food and beverage operational experience would be an asset with a basic understanding of inventory control and food cost practices and procedures. Proven experience in preparing and cooking a wide variety of food styles is required. Ability to work and thrive in a team oriented environment, and be able to function independently also Ability to work in a physically demanding area and be familiar with a high-volume, fast-paced, multitasking environment. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Proven experience in preparing and cooking a wide variety of food styles is required. Ability to work and thrive in a team oriented environment, and be able to function independently also Ability to work in a physically demanding area and be familiar with a high-volume, fast-paced, Multi-tasking environment. Must have great knife skills and be trainable. The successful candidate must be available to work all shifts including weekends. We thank all applicants, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.No phone calls please. Priority will be given to Tsuut'ina Nation members.

What you’ll do

The Second Cook is responsible for preparing a variety of hot and cold meals for hotel and event centre customers. The role also involves adhering to safe work practices and assisting in the development of kitchen helpers.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a cook's position within large-scale foodservice operations and a Health and Safety Certificate. A post-secondary degree in Hospitality or Culinary Management is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries • Benefits

Other relevant skills

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  • Food Preparation
  • Knife Skills
  • Inventory Control
  • Food Costing
  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • High-Volume Cooking
  • Banquet Operations

Job areas

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Trades

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
3+ years
Apply by
Aug 24, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level