The wage for this position $19/hr. 

An end of season performance bonus of up to $1.50 for every regular hour worked once you complete your contract 

A Jr. Sous Chef is a section supervisor of all food preparation while coordinating the work of Cooks within that section. Responsibilities include;

• $15 per day housing and meals (based on double occupancy) 
• $500 referral bonus for each peer referred.
• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe 
• Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location 
• Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price! 
• Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit’s lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences 
• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends 
• Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources 
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations 
• Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks

• Supervises the training and cross-training of kitchen personnel in conjunction with the section Sous Chef
• Reports all maintenance and repair needs to the section Sous Chef
• Supervises, expedites and participates in food preparation, in accordance with standards of quality, quantity, taste and presentation
• Supervises, expedites and participates in the cleaning meats, fish and poultry
• Supervises, expedites and participates in the cleaning of kitchen equipment and cooking utensils 
• Prepare, season and cook foods such as soups, salads, meat, fish, gravies, vegetables, desserts, sauces and casseroles
• Carve meats, prepare portions on plates and add gravies, sauces and garnish to servings
• Supervises, expedites and participates in the preparation and presentations of the buffet items
• Checks food for taste, temperature and visual appeal
• Supervises the presentation and return of food
• Stores food items in refrigeration boxes to prevent contamination
• Ensures the satisfaction of guest requests for special food items
• Supervises the creation of attractive food displays

• Must get excited at the idea of living and working in a remote (yet very social) environment
• Minimum 3+ years management experience in high volume food service and restaurant operations
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on customer service
• Experienced and proficient in the latest sanitation and HACCP standards.
• Ability to control cost - food and labor under the guidance of senior chefs
• Proven leadership experience and the ability to develop these skills further
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods of time
• Must meet the Organization grooming and appearance standards
• To honour our commitment to be “Always Honest” all employees must consent to a criminal record check
• Standard First-Aid or higher an asset

 

This fun seasonal position runs May 1 until October 12, 2023! 

• Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun! 
• Indepdent. You’ll spend your days in and around national parks. 
• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi 
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required 

This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

 

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit values diverse backgrounds and experience and we welcome all who are eligible to work in Canada to apply! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.