Experienced Line Cook - Wetaskiwin

At the Best Western Wayside Inn, we pride ourselves on exceptional hospitality, great food, and a high-energy kitchen environment. Serving guests across O'Brians Restaurant, Barney's Pub, and our event banquet spaces, our kitchen handles everything from classic breakfast standards to pub favorites and high-volume event catering. We're looking for a passionate, skilled Line Cook to join our culinary team.

What You'll Do
Execute with Precision:
Prepare high-quality meal components and full plates quickly and accurately according to kitchen standards.

Show Your Creativity:
Bring culinary enthusiasm to daily specials, seasonal features, and plate presentation. We encourage cooks who love bringing fresh ideas to the line.

Thrive Under Pressure:
Maintain speed, efficiency, and positive communication during high-volume rush periods, breakfast pushes, and catered banquet events.

Maintain High Standards:
Ensure immaculate station cleanliness, food safety compliance, proper stock rotation (FIFO), and strict temperature management.

Collaborate:
Work closely with front-of-house staff and kitchen team members to ensure smooth service and exceptional guest satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of experience in a high-volume, fast-paced line cook role (hotel, pub, or casual dining kitchen experience is a major plus).

Skills:

Strong knife skills, mastery of line cooking techniques (grill, sauté, fryer, prep), and a solid grasp of kitchen timing.

Cool Head:  Ability to multitask, stay organized, and deliver top-notch plates under intense peak-hour pressure.

Creativity:  A eye for detail, pride in presentation, and an interest in menu development or weekly features.

Reliability & Flexibility:  Strong work ethic with availability to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Certifications:

Food Safety Certification a huge plus.

Why Join Our Team?
Competitive wage based on experience.

Best Western employee hotel discounts worldwide.

Intercompany benefits from all Denham Hospitality properties.

RRSP matching and a shared cost health benefits plan for full time employees.

Dynamic work environment with a supportive, team-oriented kitchen culture.

Opportunities to cross-train across pub, dining, and event catering menus.