Basecamp Cook

Overview

Castle Mountain Resort is seeking passionate, self-motivated cooks to join our Basecamp culinary team—where great food meets mountain hospitality. In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for preparing and serving delicious meals, taking guest orders, and executing our menu with top-tier customer service. We believe food is a cornerstone of the guest experience, and we empower our cooks to bring creativity to the kitchen by crafting daily specials and collaborating with our Executive Chef. If you're someone who thrives working independently, takes pride in presentation, and loves the mountain lifestyle, this is your chance to make an impact. Come work with us in the beautiful South Canadian Rocky Mountains!

****What We Offer You

• $16.50/hr starting wage, plus tips
• Full time seasonal 30-40hr/week. Overtime opportunities may exist during busy periods.
• Shifts are mostly daytime and weekends as well as holidays as required
• This is a seasonal position starting the middle of December to mid April, with the possibility of extension for the right candidate.
• Several employee discounts around the resort
• Reciprocals to experience other resorts

Core Competencies

• Ability to work independently
• Experience with commercial equipment
• Outgoing and Friendly
• Guest Experience Focused
• Ability to Multitask
• The willingness to learn
• Flex and adapt to the flow of business
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Comply with standards of service and assist in assuring the same for all kitchen associates.
• Help control food waste.
• Ensure all food safe policies are followed.
• In conjunction with the Executive Chef, execute daily specials.
• Maintain all cooler logs to ensure all fridges are working within the parameters of health guidelines.
• Responsible for all the daily preparation of food items for various stations and all areas of both kitchens
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning of kitchen and equipment
• Assist with the washing of dishes as required
• Preparation of all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner working at an efficient and consistent pace.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in all work areas of the kitchen.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
• Handle cash and cash count in till
• Perform cash out to CMR policy

Qualifications

• 1+ years of cooking in a restaurant/pub kitchen
• Entry level knife skills
• Food safe certification is considered an asset.
• Experience as a cashier in a fast-paced environment considered an asset
• Deliver friendly, appealing service
• Post-secondary education or trade certificates considered an asset.

Where We Are

Castle Mountain Resort is located at the end of Highway 774, near Pincher Creek, AB. This is a remote work location. There is a communal living Staff Accommodation building on-site for new and returning non-supervisory, seasonal employees. More information on our location and our resort can be found at skicastle.ca.

Employment Level

Full-time

Work Conditions

• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity required.
• Standing for extended periods of time.

Eligibility Statement

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Equity Statement

Castle Mountain Resort is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. We believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

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