Asian Chef

Grey Eagle Resort & Casino; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Grey Eagle Resort & Casino in Calgary is seeking an Asian Line Chef to prepare a wide range of hot and cold dishes for our high-volume kitchen.

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, you will lead prep cooks, ensure safe work practices, and maintain quality standards in a fast-paced environment, with lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large-volume food service operation.
• Ability to cook a wide variety of food styles.
• Team-oriented with independent work capability.
• Physically capable of long standing and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold meals for casino customers.
• Lead Prep Cooks and Kitchen Helpers when required.
• Adhere to safe work practices and health guidelines.

Skills

Asian line chef experience

Wok cooking

Broad hot & cold prep

Team leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Education

Post-secondary hospitality/culinary management

Health and Safety Certificate

Job description

Come... Enjoy... Work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Located on the Tsuut'ina First Nation, Grey Eagle Resort & Casino is Calgary's number one entertainment facility. We are looking for talented, energetic and motivated individuals to join our diverse workforce! We offer competitive salaries, benefits and opportunities to grow your career.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Shift Supervisor the Asian Line Chef is responsible for preparing a multitude of hot and cold meals for sale and service to all customers of the Casino. This includes both internal and external customers alike during a prescribed shift. The Asian Line Chef is required to take all necessary precautions to protect and ensure that safe work practices are adhered to. This position involves frequent standing and walking as well as lengthy periods of concentration when preparing customer orders. This position also requires some leadership qualities to assist with development of Prep Cooks and Kitchen Helpers when required. This position may require lifting weight of up to approx. 50 lbs.

Education And Experience

• The incumbent is required to have Asian line chef experience of 3 years in a large volume food service operation including wok, broiler, fryer, hot and cold food preparation.
• A Post Secondary education in a recognized Hospitality or Culinary Management program would be an asset.
• Health and Safety Certificate.
• The incumbent will have a minimum of 3 years ongoing experience in a cook's position with practical hands on knowledge and experience of large size foodservice operations.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Specific Casino food and beverage operational experience would be an asset with a basic understanding of inventory control and food cost practices and procedures.
• Proven experience in preparing and cooking a wide variety of food styles is required.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team-oriented environment, and be able to function independently also
• Ability to work in a physically demanding area and be familiar with a high-volume, fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

We thank all applicants, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

• Priority will be given to Tsuut'ina Nation members.