Cook 2

Parq Casino; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Parq Casino in Vancouver seeks a Cook 2 to prepare and execute high quality Asian/Canadian cuisine for the Koi Noodle Bar and VIP players. You will ensure taste, portion size, and safety standards while working in a fast-paced 24-hour operation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, exceptional customer service, and training junior kitchen staff, with opportunities to grow within a vibrant casino environment in downtown Vancouver.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' Asian cooking experience.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment and adapt quickly.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Uphold cleanliness, timing, grooming, and production standards.
• Monitor inventory and daily food prep for consistency.
• Train kitchen positions on systems and equipment.
• Stay informed on promotions and events for the week/month.
• Manage kitchen operations and enforce policies and procedures.
• Provide professional customer service per company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Communication

Organization

High-heat wok

Training & mentoring

Education

Asian Professional Cooking Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Parq Casino - Dive into the excitement at downtown Vancouver's only casino!

At Parq Vancouver, you can find a beautiful casino with high-end salons, restaurants, entertainment, bars, patios, and hotels all under one roof. Parq is where locals and visitors alike come to have fun with friends and family in a vibrant and memorable environment unlike anything else in the city.

We are proud to celebrate Vancouver, its beauty, and its people, which we do through creating unique experiences and building relationships with locals, visitors and like-minded businesses.

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef, the Cook 2 will is responsible for preparing and executing high quality Asian/Canadian cuisine for the Koi Noodle Bar and VIP players. Cook 2's are responsible for ensuring high standards in taste, preparation, and consistency as per the standardized recipes and portion size while maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the kitchens.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for upholding and developing standards of cleanliness, timing, uniform, grooming, production, food quality, and consistency
• Maintains inventory on all food products and monitors daily preparation and production of food
• Has the knowledge and skills to train all kitchen positions, systems, and use of equipment
• Must be knowledgeable of all promotions and events for the week/month
• Manages the kitchen operation and upholds all policies, and operating procedures
• Responsible for providing professional and exceptional customer service in accordance with established company standards
• All other job duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to succeed in a team environment
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service
• Exc ellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Excellent organizational skills and highly proficient at multi-tasking
• Proficiency in high-heat Wok cooking techniques, including temperature control, tossing, and stir-frying.
• Experience operating commercial Asian kitchen equipment, including high-pressure wok burners, large-scale steam cabinets, and industrial rice cookers.
• Deep understanding of traditional Asian ingredients, and recipes, flavor profiles, sauces, spices, and proper preparation methods
• Minimum 2 years’ Asian Cooking experience
• Asian Professional Cooking Diploma an asset
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook an asset
• Respectful approach and demeanor
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques
• Flexible working hours as Parq is a 24 hour operation

CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain a valid GPEB registration
• Ability to complete all BCLC required trainings
• Food Safe Certification
• Serving it Right Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift, handle, and transport materials that are over 20lbs
• Required to sit, stand and walk during working hours

At Parq Casino, we believe in fostering a culture of connection, care, responsibility and sustainability. We’re honored to be recognized with the Untapped 2022 Workplace Inclusion Champion Award for Medium & Large Businesses. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a safe, respectful and diverse work environment for all our associates.

We would like to acknowledge that at Parq Casino we live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Coastal Salish peoples of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations

Associate’s Agreement:

I have reviewed the job description and I agree to perform the duties as outlined.

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