First Cook, Banquets

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire is a uniquely managed Fairmont property within Accor; operating as a franchised Marriott property.

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire is Calgary’s all-suite urban retreat between downtown city life and the scenic Bow River. Designed for those in pursuit of adventure, joy and relaxation, our downtown located hotel is nestled between the urban vibes of a bustling city and the peaceful tranquillity of the Bow River and Prince’s Island Park. Discover adventures from the heights of the Calgary Tower for enchanting city views to river floating down the Canadian Rockies glacier fed Bow River. Experience the many sides of our beautiful city at Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire.

About the Application Process:

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

We invite you to join the world of hospitality at Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire as our new First Cook, Banquets. The First Cook, Banquets plays a key role in supporting pastry and bakery operations by preparing baked goods, desserts, and pastry items while maintaining consistency, presentation, and production standards.

Key Responsibilities

Pastry and Bakery Production

• Prepare and produce a variety of pastries, desserts, baked goods, breads, and other pastry items according to hotel recipes and established standards.
• Complete daily mise en place and production requirements for pastry and bakery operations.
• Accurately measure and prepare ingredients using established recipes, techniques, and production methods.
• Prepare creams, custards, fillings, sauces, mousses, batters, doughs, and other pastry components as required.
• Execute pastry items with consistent quality, portioning, texture, flavour, and presentation.
• Assist with the preparation and finishing of plated desserts, buffet desserts, amenities, and other food service requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of all pastry menu items, recipes, ingredients, preparation methods, and allergen considerations.
• Monitor product quality throughout production and service and communicate any concerns to the culinary leadership team.

Kitchen Operations

• Organize and maintain an efficient pastry workstation to support daily production and service requirements.
• Ensure proper rotation, labelling, storage, and handling of ingredients and finished products to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Follow established production schedules and prioritize tasks according to service requirements and departmental timelines.
• Assist with inventory management by communicating product shortages, quality concerns, and production requirements to culinary leadership.
• Ensure proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of pastry equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Support opening and closing procedures for the pastry department.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional pastry production environment throughout the shift.
• https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/first-cook-banquets-full-time-in-eau-claire-calgary-calgary-canada-jid-109545