Prep Cook - Summer 26
Top Benefits
About the role
Come work with us in Lake Louise. Live, Work, Play surrounded by awe-inspiring views!
The Lake Louise Ski Resort is a world-class ski area nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are a year-round operation, operating as a ski resort in the winter months and as a sightseeing gondola in the summer months.
Whether you want to work indoors or outdoors, no day will ever be the same. As an employee you can expect a great working environment, employee benefits, competitive wages and the experience of a lifetime.
At present some of our Employee Perks include:
- LLSR Summer lift pass
- Free employee transportation from the resort to Lake Louise Village
- Transportation discounts on Lakeshore Shuttles (Summer)
- Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
- Retail store discounts
- Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
- Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate at designated cafeterias when you provide your own reusable mug
- Employee recognition programs
- Long Service Award programs
- Opportunity for educational growth and development
- Optional subsidized staff housing for full-time employees
- Awesome Staff events, activities, and team building events throughout the season
- RRSP matching contribution depending on length of service
- Extended health care plan depending on length of service
- Year-round employees may be eligible for spousal and family passes
Job Description:
The Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner to be used by the Cooks and Chef De Parties for meal completion. The Prep cook will perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as chopping ingredients, separating portions, preparing cold foods, making salads and slicing meats.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare food in accordance with established recipes
- Be reactive to any special dietary needs as requested
- Study menus and exhibit product knowledge
- Identify, label, date and store meats, poultry, produce and dairy products correctly and in accordance with health and safety regulations
- Prepare a variety of ingredients, sauces, baked goods based on the Chef's orders.
- Weigh and measure ingredients and portions.
- Wash, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Communicate any ordering requirements to direct supervisor
- Ensure cleanliness & maintenance of work area at all times
- Dishwashing duties as required
- Ensure quality of product & services offered at all times
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience within a professional kitchen
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and move food, equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of 40-50 pounds.
- Flexibility with scheduled shifts
- Must be able to work in a high-pressure work environment
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Some positions require beginner to intermediate skiing/snowboarding ability and gear
- Must be efficient and knowledgeable about food preparation needs
- Energetic and self –motivated with a willingness to learn new skills
- Complete other tasks as assigned
Work Schedule:
5 Days On / 2 Days Off – Business level dependent
Dress Code:
Kitchen uniform (jacket and pants) which will be provided
Employee to provide non-slip grease resistant footwear in accordance with appearance policy
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Prep Cook - Summer 26
Top Benefits
About the role
Come work with us in Lake Louise. Live, Work, Play surrounded by awe-inspiring views!
The Lake Louise Ski Resort is a world-class ski area nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are a year-round operation, operating as a ski resort in the winter months and as a sightseeing gondola in the summer months.
Whether you want to work indoors or outdoors, no day will ever be the same. As an employee you can expect a great working environment, employee benefits, competitive wages and the experience of a lifetime.
At present some of our Employee Perks include:
- LLSR Summer lift pass
- Free employee transportation from the resort to Lake Louise Village
- Transportation discounts on Lakeshore Shuttles (Summer)
- Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
- Retail store discounts
- Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
- Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate at designated cafeterias when you provide your own reusable mug
- Employee recognition programs
- Long Service Award programs
- Opportunity for educational growth and development
- Optional subsidized staff housing for full-time employees
- Awesome Staff events, activities, and team building events throughout the season
- RRSP matching contribution depending on length of service
- Extended health care plan depending on length of service
- Year-round employees may be eligible for spousal and family passes
Job Description:
The Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner to be used by the Cooks and Chef De Parties for meal completion. The Prep cook will perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as chopping ingredients, separating portions, preparing cold foods, making salads and slicing meats.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare food in accordance with established recipes
- Be reactive to any special dietary needs as requested
- Study menus and exhibit product knowledge
- Identify, label, date and store meats, poultry, produce and dairy products correctly and in accordance with health and safety regulations
- Prepare a variety of ingredients, sauces, baked goods based on the Chef's orders.
- Weigh and measure ingredients and portions.
- Wash, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Communicate any ordering requirements to direct supervisor
- Ensure cleanliness & maintenance of work area at all times
- Dishwashing duties as required
- Ensure quality of product & services offered at all times
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience within a professional kitchen
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and move food, equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of 40-50 pounds.
- Flexibility with scheduled shifts
- Must be able to work in a high-pressure work environment
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Some positions require beginner to intermediate skiing/snowboarding ability and gear
- Must be efficient and knowledgeable about food preparation needs
- Energetic and self –motivated with a willingness to learn new skills
- Complete other tasks as assigned
Work Schedule:
5 Days On / 2 Days Off – Business level dependent
Dress Code:
Kitchen uniform (jacket and pants) which will be provided
Employee to provide non-slip grease resistant footwear in accordance with appearance policy