Casino - Line Cook (1st Cook)

Grey Eagle Resort & Casino; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Grey Eagle Resort & Casino in Calgary recruits a Line Cook to prepare a wide range of hot and cold dishes for internal and external guests. Under supervision of the Executive Chef, you will ensure food safety, lead prep teams when needed, and uphold quality in a high-volume environment.

The position emphasizes teamwork, independence when appropriate, and the ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced kitchen. Experience in casino food and beverage operations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Line cook experience of 3 years in a large volume food service operation including broiler, fryer, hot and cold food preparation.
• Post secondary education in a recognized Hospitality or Culinary Management program would be an asset.
• Health and Safety Certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years ongoing experience in a cook's position with practical hands on knowledge and experience of large size foodservice operations.
• Specific Casino food and beverage operational experience would be an asset with a basic understanding of inventory control and food cost practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a multitude of hot and cold meals for sale and service to all customers of the Casino.
• Maintain safe work practices and uphold quality standards during shifts.
• Assist with development of Prep Cooks and Kitchen Helpers when required.
• Support a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen by coordinating with team members.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Health and Safety Certificate

Hospitality/Culinary Management program (asset)

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 Line Cook 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 Line Cook 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 line cook experience of 3 years in a large volume food service operation including 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.
• Specific Casino food and beverage operational experience would be an asset with a basic understanding of inventory control and food cost practices and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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.