Culinary Creator Aka Prep Cook (Seasonal)

YOUR DAILY MISSION: Prepare all the ingredients we need to make exceptional food for our guests.

WHO ARE WE?
We've been making kick-ass coffee for over 25 years.

We're Canada's #1 selling Whole Bean coffee. All our coffee is Organic and Fairtrade, roasted right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, smack dab in the middle of nowhere.

And it's not just our coffee that's good. We've been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work since 2015. We work hard and have fun. That's how we roll.

WHO ARE YOU?
You bring the flavour, zest, and fiery passion for all things food and taste. When it comes to a kitchen environment, this ain't your first rodeo. You know all about slicing, dicing, chopping and perhaps even a cheeky julienne. A collaborative, high-speed environment is where you shine brightest and when it comes to processes, ticking off a task list is your jam. You can take instructions and roll with them while asking questions along the way. But most importantly, above all else, you love food. Period.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You will prepare all the ingredients we need to make exceptional food for our Café guests. This includes all the basic prep functions such as chopping, cooking, measuring, and mixing ingredients. You'll also put together the offerings in our Grab & Go section, like sandwiches and salads. You'll keep our kitchen space squeaky clean and ensure all equipment is well taken care of. The best part? You'll work in the heart of the Rocky Mountains alongside people who love what they do.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with basic cooking tasks, such as washing, peeling, chopping, and preparing ingredients according to recipes and kitchen standards.
• Prep offerings for our Grab & Go section, such as sandwiches and salads.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep areas, including proper food storage and following FIFO protocol.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Assist in receiving and storing deliveries, ensuring proper rotation of ingredients.
• Monitor ingredient freshness and notify the team of any spoilage or low stock.
• Assist fellow Culinary Creators as needed during service to keep food prep running smoothly.
• Clean and sanitize prep stations, kitchen tools, and equipment at the end of each shift.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and prep lists to ensure a high level of quality.
• Create and contribute to a collaborative and energetic work environment. (psst...if you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong!)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a professional kitchen is required.
• Education in the culinary arts is an asset.
• Solid knife chopping, mincing, slicing, and dicing skills.
• A passion for food and willingness to learn more about the culinary arts.
• Coffee breaks don't take a break! We're open seven days a week and looking for team members with availability on weekends and holidays.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to adapt to a high-speed environment.

CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS
LOVE Passion for coffee, learning, and continuous improvement. You are a connector and have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
AWAKE You have a genuine and fun disposition and see the "mug half full". You are self-aware and build remarkable relationships.
INTENTIONAL You do every little thing with good intentions and love a good plan. You plan your work and work your plan. You practice solution-based problem-solving.
SOPHISTICATED You have strong attention to detail and value accuracy; you place a high standard for quality.

COURAGEOUS You adapt and carry on. You respond to change with ease and speed and are an innovative human bean. You are curious and love to ask questions!

PERKS TO PIQUE YOUR INTEREST
When individuals thrive, communities thrive. And we are here to help that happen. The following perks and programs have been designed with intention to ensure our people prosper.

• The Dough: What about the dough you ask?! This position starts at $19.30 per hour… and don't forget about those juicy tips!
• Mug Fillers: Damn good discounts on coffee beans, and have all the caffeine you will need to keep you fuelled onsite. These benefits include discounted beverages, food, and merchandise in the Café.
• Environmental and Community Giving: Our Green Commuting program pays employees up to $3.00 per day for choosing a green commute to work. Our Dream Fund provides Kicking Horse Coffee dreamers with financial funding to put towards community projects.
• The best perk of all, an exceptional crew of human beans that love what they do and kick ass at it too. Foodies, cooks, coffee lovers, fun havers and hard workers alike.

OTHER INFORMATION

• As the Café operates seven days a week, scheduling requirements will include weekends and statutory holidays.
• This is a seasonal role, and we're on the lookout for amazing unicorns to join our Cafe team from the beginning of June through the fall.

1. Tell us one thing about yourself we would not find on your resume.
2. Why do you want to work with our Café?
3. What is your favourite cafe beverage OR inspired dish/meal?

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