1st Cook

Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited; Rama; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting environment

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Health and dental plan options

Pension plan benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited’s Casino Rama Resort is seeking a First Cook to join its culinary team. You will be responsible for preparing all pertinent food items, maintaining production levels, and ensuring health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years of progressive culinary experience in a large kitchen (or 2.5 years with formal culinary education). You may train 2nd and 3rd Cooks and may be eligible for premium rates with a Red Seal

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of progressive culinary experience in a large kitchen or 2.5 years with a recognized culinary program.
• Experience in Garde Manger, Hot Kitchen and Line Cooking.
• Ability to train 2nd and 3rd Cooks.
• Red Seal would be an asset - eligible for a premium rate.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of all pertinent food items for work station and maintain production levels.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure team works to expectations and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Garde Manger

Hot Kitchen

Line Cooking

Training others

Education

Red Seal certification

Culinary school graduate

Tools

Red Seal

Job description

Description

Position at Casino Rama Resort

Job Type:

Full-Time Contract

Wage:

Start Rate: $24.51; 1-Year Rate: $27.23

Shifts:

Swing Tue/Wed Off, Thu 16:00 - 00:00, Fri/Sat 16:30 - 00:30, Sun/Mon 16:00 - 00:00

Vacancies:

1

We Provide

• Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
• Variety of shifts
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Accumulation of paid time off
• Excellent extended health and dental plan options
• Pension plan benefits
• Employee-driven recognition program

The Position

Do you possess a passion for fine cuisine and a desire to expand your culinary mind? If this fits your profile, then we are waiting for you to join the limelight in the area's best culinary team! In the role of First Cook, an energetic candidate who enjoys a fast paced environment would excel. If you have proven experience and are looking for an opportunity to be inspired, Casino Rama is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of all pertinent food items for work station and able to maintain department levels of production and guest expectations in the department in the absence of the Chef de Partie
• Maintain health and safety standards
• Must provide superior customer service, to both internal and external customers
• Ensure that the team is working to expectations and standard.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of progressive, recognized culinary experience in a large kitchen / similar working environment or 2.5 years of progressive culinary experience and be a graduate of a recognized culinary institution / program
• Must have experience in the following areas: Garde Manger, Hot Kitchen and Line Cooking
• Ability to train 2nd and 3rd Cooks
• Red Seal would be an asset - eligible for a premium rate

Who We Are

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 31 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. Across its entire portfolio, Gateway currently employs approximately 7,200 people and features approximately 391 table games (including 31 poker tables), 14,288 slots, 81 food and beverage outlets and 564 hotel rooms.

Gateway has been in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada for more than thirty years and continues to evolve and expand its renowned offerings, including developing casino and restaurant brands. The Gateway to Your Future starts with us.

Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognized for your unique contribution and career advancement opportunities across our 31 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs while working in a dynamic and fun environment. See for yourself what it’s like to be on a team that values your vision, skill and energy.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Gateway does not utilize any form of artificial intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.