First Cook, Banff (Summer 2023)

Lead all food preparation and presentations to meet the needs of various food outlets and banquets

• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
• Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks
• Seasonal work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
• Fast-paced and active position – get your step counter ready!
• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends

The First Cook will provide excellent guest experiences through the consistent preparation and focused execution of food items. Successful candidate will operate in a manner that provides a safe and enjoyable experience for the guest, co-workers and self.

• Ensures that work environment is safe and free of hazards (hazard ID/reporting)
• Always provides guests & co-workers with exceptional hospitality
• Ensure line is prepped and ready for service based on PAR levels
• Plates in accordance to Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef’s standards
• Cleaning and maintenance schedules diligently adhered to
• Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around national parks.
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Preparation of food items are consistent with recipes and health codes
• Will perform all other reasonable duties as directed by leadership
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong sense of teamwork
• Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
• Journeyman apprentice is an asset
• Follows operational policies and procedures
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi
• Commitment to follow all safety standards, practices and requirements
• Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promotes the culture, values and missions of Pursuit
• Food Safe certification is an asset
• Ensures all areas of working environment are clean and sanitary
• Ability to work standing for extended periods of time
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required
• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volumes or unusual events
• Produces food at a high standard following all recipes and seasoning
• Previous kitchen experience is an asset

This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit values diverse backgrounds and experience and we welcome all who are eligible to work in Canada to apply! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

Provide excellent guest experiences through the consistent preparation and focused execution of pastries

• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
• Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
• Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit’s lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
• Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks
• Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
• Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe

The Chef de Partie Pastries will provide excellent guest experiences through the consistent preparation and focused execution of food items. Successful candidate will operate in a manner that provides a safe and enjoyable experience for the guest, co-workers and self.

• Supervise / coordinate the preparation and all pastries at the Banff Gondola
• Oversee special catering events
• Experienced and proficient in the latest sanitation and HACCP standards
• Being an effective administrator through inventory programs
• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi 
• Complies with Pursuit Branded policies and procedures
• Experience in menu writing, development and costing
• Ability to create and execute fine dining pastry dishes
• Computer literacy is essential
• Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun! 
• Maintain/audit presentation technique and quality standards
• Journeyman’s Red Seal preferred, or equivalent
• Order to forecasted volumes and specify budgets
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required 
• Follows Pursuit pillars of employment and service
• Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promotes the culture, values and missions of Pursuit
• Experience in demonstration of pasties
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods of time
• Highly organized with the ability to create consistency without compromising creativity
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on customer service
• Select and develop standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality
• 1-3 years’ management experience in a high-volume food service and restaurant operation
• Ability to control operating costs – labour and food
• Provide culinary instruction and demonstration of culinary techniques
• Strong background in high volume and production
• Ensure all Health and Safety protocols are being adhered to as per AHS guidelines
• Standard first-aid or higher is an asset
• Flexible to work in various locations
• Inspirationally lead and train kitchen personal
• Comfortable guest facing and tableside interactions
• Works within inventory control systems including daily updates to ensure accuracy
• Adhere to the Pursuit grooming policy
• Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around National Parks 
• Meet or exceed forecasted/budgeted COGS/LTR and operational budgets (expenses)

This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required. 

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit values diverse backgrounds and experience and we welcome all who are eligible to work in Canada to apply! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

The First Cook will provide excellent guest experiences through the consistent preparation and focused execution of food items. Successful candidate will operate in a manner that provides a safe and enjoyable experience for the guest, co-workers and self.

• Produces food at a high standard following all recipes and seasoning
• Follows operational policies and procedures
• Plates in accordance to Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef’s standards
• Ensures all areas of working environment are clean and sanitary
• Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promotes the culture, values and missions of Pursuit
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• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volumes or unusual events
• Always provides guests & co-workers with exceptional hospitality
• Ensures that work environment is safe and free of hazards (hazard ID/reporting)