Prep Cook

4 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada The Calgary Zoo Full time

Take the next step in your career by joining the team at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is seeking a seasonal Prep Cook that will primarily support pastry preparation. As the Prep Cook, you will join a team of dedicated professionals and learn how to create exceptional culinary experiences.
Under the leadership of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, the Prep Cook is responsible for preparing and delivering food service based on the requirements of the catering event and the needs of the concession's outlets across the grounds.
Our Mission | Take and inspire action to sustain wildlife and wild places
Our Values | Effective collaboration and communication, honesty and integrity, customer focus, safety, and conservation
**Contract**:
**End Date**: January 5, 2025
**What you will do**:
Create exceptional experience through high quality food and superior customer service.
Prepare food such as sandwiches, fruit and vegetable cups, salads and soups as directed and distribute to Concessions locations around the zoo.
Ensures work area is in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with company health regulations and safety regulations, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration and storage areas.
Support other positions within the kitchen that need help, such as banquet food preparation and dishwashing.
Adhere to policies and procedures regarding sanitation and sanitary food handling.
Complies with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's health and safety program.
Perform additional duties as required.
**What you will bring**:
1 years' experience in a culinary environment
Alberta Food Safety Training is required
Class 5 Driver's License and the ability to operate golf carts and 1-ton panel trucks
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative, fast paced kitchen environment
**Working Conditions**:
Flexible work schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), walking and standing for long periods of time required.
Exposure to hot & cold elements in kitchen.
Periodical exposure outside the kitchen on zoo grounds.
Consistent exposure to flora and fauna on zoo grounds.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues.
**What the Zoo Offers**:
Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit plan
A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals
Are you ready to join one of Canada's leaders in wildlife conservation? If this position suits your skills, experience and personal attributes, we want to talk to you.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. As a conservation organization, we respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization's mission and vision. We recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive.


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