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Casual Second Cook

@ Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Banff, Alberta

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Overview

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is hiring a casual second cook for its dining outlets on an on-call, as-needed basis of up to 35 hours per month. The role prepares dishes at an assigned station in a fast-paced kitchen, following food safety standards and the supervisor's function sheets and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook food at an assigned station
  • Keep the workstation and equipment clean and sanitary
  • Communicate with the supervisor about guests, mise en place and dietary needs
  • Store leftover food and transfer items from fridge and freezer
  • Clean and sanitize fridges and freezers

Requirements summary:

  • Kitchen cooking experience
  • Food safety and sanitation practices
  • Calm under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Clear communication with supervisor

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Employer posting date
2026-10-23
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none

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Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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Job description

This is a casual position, working up to 35 hours per month on an on call/as needed, basis.
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.
The Kitchen at Banff Centre is looking for a Casual Second Cook to prepare distinctive dishes in our dining outlets, conveniently located just steps from the Centre’s performance, meeting, and accommodation spaces and boasting an incomparable view of the Rocky Mountains. Our Kitchen Team are creative and inspired professionals, sharing their passion for great food and presentation perfection. Calm and composed while working in a fast-paced environment, the Second Cook works to prepare exceptional and memorable food experiences.
Roles and Responsibilities
Prepare and cook for an assigned station; ensuring the work station and equipment are organized, clean, and sanitary and that all health and safety standards are followed during all stages of food preparation
Communicate effectively with the supervisor to check number of guests, mise en place lists, function sheets and any special dietary needs items to be cooked
Transfer food items from the fridge and/or freezer to work stations and ensure that left-over food is stored properly
Clean and sanitize fridges and freezers to the highest standards

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