Cook - Rhythm & Howl

Prep/Line Cook

MTN House by Basecamp, Canmore

About Basecamp

Basecamp Properties is a rapidly growing chain of boutique hotels based in Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise & Kananaskis in Alberta and Revelstoke & Golden in British Columbia. We are an energetic team driven by our core values and providing our guests a home away from home. Basecamp resorts is the recipient Hotelier Magazine’s award for 2023 Regional Company of the year.

MTN House by Basecamp is our latest upscale property with 99 newly renovated hotel rooms, an elevated restaurant with a farm to table ethos, and Canmore’s first Nordic Spa (opening Summer 2024).

Why Work for Us?

• Be part of the fastest growing hospitality brand in Canada.
• We have a health benefits plan.
• Family and Friends discount at Basecamp.
• Employee discounted rates at all properties.
• We offer competitive wages based on experience.
• There is room for advancement in our growing company.
• We have a friendly atmosphere.
• We believe in working hard and having fun!

Position Overview

We are seeking prep/line cooks to join our dynamic team. As a prep/line cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking delicious dishes to perfection, ensuring consistent quality and taste.

Shifts: Full-time permanent. Days, evenings, weekends. 

Wage: $18-$22 based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.
• Work closely with standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other employees, providing instruction and encouragement as needed.
• Maintain a clean, neat and organized work area.
• Respond properly in the event of any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by kitchen or resort management.
• The ability to work in any area of the kitchen (line, prep, pastry shop, etc.) both in a supervisory or front line role.
• The ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the MTN House & Base Camp Resorts and encourage staff to do the same.

Skills and Experience

• Experience/Ability to do the following:
• Forward bend, squat, forward reach to retrieve items from cabinets
• Repetitive forward bend of head/neck
• Lifting through height of 6" to 5'(squatting or forward bend) from dolly to refrigerator shelves
• Carrying boxes/bags of food a distance of 10 feet
• Shoulder motions below 90 degrees shoulder flexion
• Gross grasp to hold tongs, spoons
• Repetitive elbow motion in mid-range for chopping
• Repetitive wrist motions through partial range for stirring and chopping
• Lift boxes of 50 lbs.
• Lift pots of food: 25-50 lbs.
• Stir food: 5-10 lbs. of force may be needed to stir thicker consistency foods such as mashed potatoes.

At Basecamp Resorts, we are dedicated to building a workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and celebrate differences. If you require assistance during the hiring process, please contact Gabrielle at careers@basecampresorts.com to discuss your needs confidentially.