Cook 2026/27

Position Title:        Cook

Department:          Food and Beverage

Reports to:            Supervisor, Food and Beverage or designate

Our Mission: Offer unique and memorable experiences through fun-filled programs, activities and events

Job Summary: Cooks at Chicopee play a critical role in preparing high-quality food in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This individual will be responsible for food production, cleanliness, storage, and ensuring all food safety protocols are followed. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a team setting and takes pride in delivering consistent and well-presented meals.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with Chicopee’s food service standards
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices are maintained at all times
• Maintain cleanliness in all food prep, refrigeration, and storage areas
• Ensure proper labeling, rotation, and storage of all food items to maintain freshness and minimize waste
• Consistently monitor the quality, presentation, seasoning, and portioning of food served
• Actively participate in the production and presentation of all food items to uphold brand quality and consistency
• Complete daily log sheets and checklists accurately as required
• Keep kitchen and prep stations clean throughout shifts; clean spills immediately and sanitize equipment daily
• Support inventory management and ensure refrigerators and storerooms are organized and fully stocked
• Follow Safe Food Handling standards as per Ontario Regulation 493
• Maintain communication with the Food & Beverage team to support special event menus and large-volume service
• Attend mandatory pre-season and corporate training sessions
• Assist in other departments or areas of operations as needed

Key Qualifications:

• Previous cooking experience is an asset
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environments
• Physically capable of lifting up to 45 lbs (20.4 kg) and performing repetitive physical tasks
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Ability to work in hot, humid, or outdoor environments as required
• Takes pride in food quality and presentation
• Safe Food Handling Certificate (REG 493) and/or Smart Serve certification is an asset
• Bilingualism is an asset
• Previous experience cooking is an asset.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation procedures and food safety guidelines.

Additional Requirements:

• Passionate about the recreation, hospitality, or food and beverage industry
• Approachable, empathetic, and customer-focused
• Must be flexible with scheduling – including evenings, weekends, holidays, and shift coverage
• Must provide your own uniform in compliance with Chicopee’s uniform policy
• You have, or can use our Human Resource platform to obtain, the following certificates: WHMIS; Ladder Safety; Ontario Health & Safety Awareness (OHSA); Workplace Violence & Harassment (Bill 168 & 132); Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); IASR: Information and Communications Standards and Employment Standards; Understanding Human Rights; Safe Lifting; Gender and Sexual Diversity; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB); Safe Food Handling (for Food and Beverage Employees) Training

Chicopee is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and provide accommodation upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to let us know when contacted for an interview or assessment, or upon arrival at a Chicopee job fair.