Chef

Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited; Wasaga Beach; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming and entertainment company in Wasaga Beach seeks a Chef to oversee all aspects of food preparation and management. Responsibilities include leading the culinary team, ensuring high-quality food, and maintaining inventory levels. Ideal candidates have a culinary degree and significant management experience. The role offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Full benefits package for full-time employees

Retirement savings plan

Family and friends discounts

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related food service management experience.
• Extensive cooking and production experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and provincial health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct food and beverage preparation ensuring highest quality.
• Manage employee scheduling and performance through training.
• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Team management

Communication

Inventory management

Education

Diploma or degree in culinary arts

Red Seal certification

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Description

Position at Playtime Casino

Job Type: Full-Time

Starting salary: $60,062

The Gateway to Your Future

It’s the Chef who brings the soul to the kitchen and the plate. If you have a passion for creating memorable food and understand what it takes to lead a culinary team, we want to hear from you. The Chef position is a rewarding career opportunity for someone who can independently oversee every aspect of food preparation and management, including planning and pricing menu items, ordering supplies, and developing dishes.

As the Chef, you will lead the team and continually work towards making magic on the plate. Get the chance to nourish and grow your career with an excellent benefits package, competitive salary, and 27 locations throughout Canada. If you have a passion for being an integral part of something exciting and meaningful and can inspire a culinary team, do not hesitate to contact us.

We Provide

• Full benefits package for full-time employees
• Retirement savings plan
• Exciting, supportive, and fun work environment
• Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
• Development and training opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates all food and beverage preparation ensuring the highest quality.
• Carries out all food purchases and maintains proper inventory levels guaranteeing cost controls are in place.
• Coordinates workplace inspections and relevant staff training, and reports workplace accidents or incidents.
• Maintains records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Ensures all kitchen stations are stocked before and during meal periods.
• Manages employee scheduling and performance through training, coaching, evaluation, and mentoring.
• Trains all staff to meet company standards of food quality, preparation, and customer service.
• Ensures proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices are followed.

What You Bring

• Diploma or degree in culinary arts or culinary training and three to five years of related food service management experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive cooking and production experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills and the ability to form and maintain a strong team.
• Red Seal certification or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Provincial Health Regulations, and sanitation laws.
• Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, word processing, email, and scheduling.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Must be available to work all shifts and be on call 24/7.
• Provincial certifications for alcohol service and food preparation.
• Knowledgeable in safety and fire prevention/evacuation procedures.
• Able to obtain a Background Screening.

Why Work 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 27 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.

Get to Know Gateway

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. Across its 27 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario, and Edmonton, Alberta, Gateway currently employs approximately 8,648 people and boasts approximately 448 table games (including 49 poker tables), 13,887 slots, 85 restaurants and bars, and 561 hotel rooms. Gateway is the service provider for the Central, Southwest, and North gaming Bundles in Ontario, which includes 11 properties in their portfolio. A multi-pronged growth strategy has seen Gateway diversify and expand its product offering, including developing proprietary casino and restaurant brands, dramatically improving the gaming customer experience while attracting new customers. Some of Gateway's proprietary brands include Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish, and the new Halley's Club. In 2017, Gateway celebrated 25 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada. Further information is available at www.gatewaycasinos.com.

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Gateway is a proud equal opportunity employer and dedicates itself to Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Exceptional Customer Service. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.