Job Description

Cook 1

Where exceptional guest experiences begin with quality and flavor.

Department:

Food & Beverage - Kitchen

Job Grade Level:

Full Service - Hourly

Reports to:

Executive Chef

Overview

At the DoubleTree West Edmonton, we know that great hospitality starts in the kitchen. Our Cook 1 plays a vital role in delivering memorable dining experiences by preparing high-quality meals that reflect both skill and care. If you are passionate about cooking, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in your craft, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

Prepare and garnish all menu items -- including salads, sandwiches, plated dishes, and specialty orders -- following established recipes and standards. Set up workstations for forecasted covers, reservations, and special functions. Support special events by preparing live stations such as carving, pasta, or omelet bars. Maintain cleanliness and organization of coolers, storage areas, and workstations. Follow recipes, portion standards, and instructions provided by sous chefs. Operate and care for kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, and utensils, reporting deficiencies promptly. Prepare food in a timely manner with necessary approvals according to hotel policies. Adhere to safe food handling practices, Ecosure standards, and WHMIS guidelines. Cooperate with teammates to ensure smooth kitchen operations and support overall service excellence. Report unusual matters, problems, or guest feedback to supervisors. Consistently demonstrate professionalism and teamwork in line with hotel policies. Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by leadership.

What You Bring

Cook Journeyman certification or equivalent. Minimum 2-3 years of culinary experience in a professional kitchen. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Self-motivated, creative, and able to perform under pressure. Demonstrated leadership potential and reliability. Must have personal kitchen tools (chef's knife, paring knife, steel, bread knife, vegetable peeler).

Working Conditions

Fast-paced kitchen environment requiring teamwork and attention to detail. Standing, walking, bending, and moving for extended periods. Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items up to 25 lbs. without assistance. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer

A collaborative and inclusive culinary team environment. Training and opportunities to develop your culinary career. Competitive wages and benefits. Employee discounts on hotel stays, dining, and more.

Living Our Values

As part of SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts, we live by our core values:

Engagement - Quality - Performance - Growth - Integrity

NOTE:

This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee (SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts). The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel's employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible from compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.21 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Flexible schedule On-site gym On-site parking Store discount
Application question(s):

Shifts for this position are 5:30am to 2pm and we are looking for availability within all 7 days of the week. Are you available for that shift?
Experience:

Cooking: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person