Line Cook

TELUS Spark Science Centre (Spark), a registered educational charity, exists to entertain and inspire people of all ages through creative encounters with science, engineering, technology, math and art. Spark exists to lift people up with the power of curiosity through creative encounters with science!

Calgary’s science centre is a pioneer in science entertainment and programming, with roots dating back to 1967. Home to one of Western Canada’s largest dome theatre, the Digital Immersion Gallery, VR experiences, and innovative spaces like Steven’s Lab, where interactive experiments unfold before your eyes. From the robot-dog Flint to Canada’s first robot-coaster, R05iE, and a 15-acre park surrounding the science of the developing brain, Spark is a hub for creative encounters.

Position Overview

Spark is currently recruiting a part-time, hourly Line Cook. The line cook reports directly to the Chef, Food Services. The line cook is responsible for food preparation, cooking and plating menu items to our standards. As part of the food service team, you will contribute to ensuring a positive experience for our visitors while showing a ‘can do’ attitude. The successful candidate may be required to work up to 37.5 hours per week including evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food to the quality guidelines of Spark’s food service.
• Work within the food service team to ensure that a high level of professional service is provided to guests.
• Work collaboratively with others on the food service team to create an experience that exceeds guest expectations.
• Responsible for assigned station and the cleanliness of the BOH.
• Work in a fast-paced environment on kitchen lines.
• Ensure all elements of the guest journey is held to the highest standard.
• Ensure personal and team activities are aligned with business and strategic goals of Spark as a whole.
• Model high performance, flexibility and kindness in a rapidly changing growth environment.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications & Knowledge

• At least three years of experience working in a kitchen on hot or cold lines.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proven experience in customer service.
• Strong communication skills and able to take direction.
• Organizational skills and time management.
• Well-versed in preparing food items following recipe standards.
• This role includes prolonged standing, walking, and fast-paced physical work.
• Working towards or have achieved your Red Seal Certification is an asset.
• A proven track record of adding value to an organization’s culture and initiatives.
• A positive attitude!
• Desire to work on a high performing team with a continuous upgrading culture to achieve high impact results. Fluidity and a desire to work hard and grow are essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.

Hourly rate: $18.51 to $19.48 per hour depending on experience