Concessions Line Cook - Seasonal - CZ

Concessions Line Cook Job Description Take the next step in your culinary journey and help visitors create incredible shared memories through delicious food! The Wilder Institute's Calgary is seeking seasonal Concessions Line Cooks who will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting food items within Zoo concession outlets while maintaining restaurant-level quality standards in a high-volume environment. In addition to culinary execution, this role provides on-shift guidance and support to kitchen team members to ensure consistent food quality, station organization, work flow efficiency, and adherence to food safety standards. Working as a hands-on lead within the kitchen, the Line Cook supports prep coordination, reinforces recipe standards, assists with task delegation during peak service, and helps maintain operational flow. This position combines traditional restaurant line cook responsibilities with concession-based speed and service demands. Our Purpose | We act for wildlife; saving species and inspiring people to join us. Our Core Values | Drive impact, nurture connection, cultivate hope, and be bold. Contract: * Start Date: late October to early November * End Date: January 2027 What you will do: * Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards. * Set up, stock, and maintain assigned cooking stations prior to and during service. * Ensure consistent food quality, taste, temperature, and presentation during high-volume service periods. * Provide shift-based direction to kitchen team members to maintain work flow efficiency and service speed. * Assist with station assignments and prep prioritization during peak and non-peak periods. * Reinforce adherence to food safety, sanitation, and storage standards in compliance with Alberta Health regulations. * Monitor product levels and communicate shortages or quality concerns promptly to leadership. * Support proper inventory rotation (FIFO), labeling, and storage procedures. * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation at all times. * Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently (grills, fryers, ovens, prep equipment). * Provide real-time coaching to junior cooks and prep staff to ensure consistency and adherence to standards. * Assist in training new kitchen team members on recipes, equipment use, and operational procedures. * Communicate effectively with BOH & FOH team members to support smooth guest service flow. * Support waste-reduction and portion-control initiatives. * Adhere to Calgary Zoo operational standards, food safety protocols, and emergency procedures. * Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall Concessions operations What you will bring: * Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, or high-volume concession environment. * Demonstrated experience working on a grill, fryer, or hot line station. * Experience in maintaining food quality and consistency during peak service periods. * Familiarity with standardized recipes and portion control * Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume food service environment. * Experience supporting or guiding other kitchen staff during service is preferred. * Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic operational environment. * Demonstrated understanding of food safety and sanitation practices. Working Conditions: * Primarily based within Concessions operations across multiple Zoo outlets, including two café locations and seasonal food service kiosks. * Work may occur in both indoor and outdoor environments depending on outlet assignment. * Exposure to varying temperatures, including outdoor weather conditions and indoor kitchen heat. * Fast-paced, high-volume food service environment, particularly during peak season, special events, and weekends. * Regular exposure to commercial kitchen equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, and refrigeration units. * Moderate to high noise levels during peak operating periods. * Standing and walking for extended periods of time. * Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and repetitive motion. * Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. * Flexible availability is required, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, particularly during peak operating season and special events. * Occasional schedule adjustments required based on operational needs and seasonal fluctuations. The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues. What the Zoo Offers: * Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise * Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit plan * A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals Are you ready to join one of Canada’s leaders in wildlife conservation? If this position suits your skills, experience and personal attributes, we want to talk to you. Apply by doing the following: 1. Watch this video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J1VH1MBXm0] about the conservation work being done at the Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J1VH1MBXm0) 2. Submit your resume with an optional cover letter via our online application system. 3. Fill in the Application questions: * Confirm eligibility to work in Canada. * If hired, when would you be available to start? * What is your availability throughout the week? * This position requires carriable shift hours and includes weekend and holiday work. Are you able to commit to this type of flexible schedule? * Do you have any availability restrictions, upcoming time off, or other scheduling considerations we should know about? * Do you have Food Safety Certification? * If hired, what is your expected wage? Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If this position is a fit for you, we encourage you to apply with a resume and cover letter online by October 1 , 2026. The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. As a conservation organization, we respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization’s mission and vision. We recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive. This position is an existing vacancy within our organization. The Wilder Institute uses basic knockout questions in application to support screening; applications are otherwise assessed and selected by real humans. All candidates are thanked for their applications and advised that they will be contacted once applications have been reviewed and a final decision has been made.

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting food items while maintaining quality standards in a high-volume concession environment. They also provide on-shift guidance to kitchen staff to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to food safety protocols.

Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen or high-volume food service environment. Proficiency with grill and fryer stations, along with a strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, is required.

• Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise • Staff Pass Benefit plan • Fun and rewarding work environment

• Service à la clientèleSouhaitée
• Salubrité alimentaireSouhaitée
• Food preparationSouhaitée
• MultitaskingSouhaitée
• SanitationSouhaitée
• Team LeadershipSouhaitée
• Gestion des stocksSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Food preparation
• Grill operation
• Fryer operation
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Inventory management
• Team leadership
• Recipe adherence
• Portion control
• Multitasking
• Customer service
• Kitchen equipment maintenance
• Staff training
• Workflow efficiency
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Food Safety Certification
• Wildlife Conservation
• Workflow Management
• Lifting Ability
• Deep Fryers
• Grilling
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Cooking
• Food Services
• Emergency Procedures
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Leadership
• Merchandising
• Operations
• Quality Management
• Vapor-Compression Refrigeration
• Coaching
• Restaurant Operation
• Waste Minimization
• Scheduling
• Grills
• Coordinating
• Prioritization

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Concessions Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Fast Food

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine