Chinese Cuisine Cook - FT

ACE Casinos; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ACE Casinos is seeking a Chinese Cuisine Cook to prepare meats, seafood, vegetables, sauces, breads and more per the Daily Prep List. You’ll work in a fast-paced casino kitchen, operating grills, ovens, and fryers while keeping stations clean and stocked.

You’ll help fellow cooks, deliver food, and ensure guest satisfaction every shift. The role requires 3–5 years kitchen experience, basic food safety knowledge, and the ability to work flexible hours, including graveyards, weekends, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in kitchens or cooking environments.
• Basic food safety knowledge and adherence to guidelines.
• Casino, hotel, or resort kitchen experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, friendly guest service in a fast-paced casino kitchen.
• Follow Daily Prep List and standard recipes for all products.
• Operate grills, ovens, fryers and other kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstation and equipment.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff and restock supplies as needed.
• Coordinate with team to meet guest needs and service standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Food safety

Communication

Guest service

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Job Overview

The Chinese Cuisine Cook will cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads, and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List. The cook will clean, assist other cooks and staff, and deliver food in a fast‑paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Consistently offer professional, friendly, and proactive guest service while supporting fellow employees.
• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of the Casino.
• Refer to the Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize workstation area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers’ orders or supervisors’ instructions, following approved procedures on broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
• Portion according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and wrap the food or place it directly on plates for service to guests.
• Weigh or measure ingredients.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provide cooks with needed items.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
• Promptly inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.
• Make special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches.
• Stir and strain soups and sauces.
• Use the Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products; do not rely on the memory.
• Complete opening and closing checklists and assist others in opening and closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Casino, Hotel, or Resort experience preferred, but not required. 3‑5 years experience in kitchens and/or cooking is required. Basic food safety knowledge required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, always remaining calm and courteous.
• Highly responsible and reliable.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
• Consistently offer professional, friendly, and engaging service.
• Follow outlet policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Professional demeanor and ability to approach situations in a tactful manner.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and treat others with respect regardless of their status or position.
• A passion for providing excellent service and full alignment with the organization’s vision.

Job Requirements

• Ready and willing to work a flexible schedule, including graveyards, weekends, and holidays. Hours of work will be based on operational needs.
• Knowledge of AGLC Terms & Conditions and Operating Guidelines.
• Knowledge and ability to clearly explain operating house rules to guests and employees.