Job Description

At Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, we deliver excitement. Our mission is to be the heartbeat of our community by creating connections, building champions, and winning, together. If you’d like to join a team that’s people-first, diverse, innovative, and energized about delivering extraordinary fan experiences to our guests, then we’d love to sign you to a player's contract!

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation’s Food Service Department is seeking a 2nd Cook. You will possess the ability to multi-task, be very organized, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Formal culinary training is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Parking pass when working;
• Opportunity for growth and development;
• Advanced scheduling;
• Discount at Flames store;
• Service and recognition awards;
• Be a part of your favorite sporting and entertainment events in the city.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare hot plates, cold plates, soups, salads, sauces and sandwiches for the restaurant, suites, and banquet functions.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and use of food inventories.
• Ensure proper temperatures are maintained.

• Comply to all safe food handling policies.
• Attend carving stations on buffets and/or private functions.
• Responsible for the daily cooking and preparation of food for Molson Hockey House
• Prepare hot meals, cold meals, soups, salads, sauces, and sandwiches for the outlet and assist in other department at times
• Perform a variety of butchering tasks, such as cutting & portioning meat, filleting fish and deboning poultry.
• Have a good understanding of pastry and able prepare desserts
• Responsible for station operation, preparing and serving food items following specifications provided by the CDP or Chef
• Possess and maintain a good knowledge of sanitation requirements and food handling safety standards
• Actively support and follow daily cleaning routines of fridges, freezer & storage and keep work areas clean and sanitary throughout their shift
• Good knowledge of kitchen operational procedures, company policies and training
• Participate actively in health and safety programs and adhere to policies.
• Assist in other areas of the kitchen as required.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specs
• Possess good communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
• Supervise and train new culinary staff when required

• Actively participate in safety programs and follow policies;
• All other duties as assigned.

THE INDIVIDUAL

The ideal candidate will have the following background:

• A minimum of 3 Years of Hotel/Restaurant experience as a cook or enrollment in a culinary program, with an all-round knowledge of the kitchen operation
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Culinary Education/Trade papers and asset
• Related work experience
• Ability to multi-task
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Basic FoodSafe certification

Please note, this position is based on the event schedule in a fast paced environment, with emphasis on evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. Shift lengths vary, and require flexible working times.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

CSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.