Cook I - Constant Grind

Hard Rock International; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino is seeking a part-time Cook I to support daily food service through preparation, cooking and presentation of menu items in line with quality and safety standards.

This role collaborates with culinary and service teams to deliver a positive guest experience, maintain cleanliness, follow food-handling procedures, and assist in controlling costs while upholding health and safety regulations. An Ontario Food Handlers Certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school or equivalent education.
• Minimum 2 years cooking experience.
• Safe Food Handling certificate.
• Standalone restaurant experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods including washing, peeling, and slicing.
• Clean work areas and store deliveries properly.
• Maintain knowledge of foods, sanitation standards, and policies.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Help reduce food cost and waste; label and date products.
• Work as a team to meet guest expectations.

Skills

Clear communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Deep fryer

Broiler

Stove

Steamer

Food processor

Mixer

Slicer

Oven

Steam table

Flat top grill

Job description

## Cook I - Constant GrindApply: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R12614Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits**Job Description:****Company:** Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino**Location:** Ottawa, Ontario**Job Type:** Part Time Permanent**Is this a current vacancy?** Yes, this is an existing open position.**Compensation:** CAD $ 19.33/Hr.**License Requirements:** Ontario Food Handlers Certificate**OVERVIEW:**The Cook is responsible for supporting daily food service operations through the preparation, cooking, and presentation of menu items in accordance with established quality and safety standards. This role contributes to an efficient kitchen environment by maintaining cleanliness, following food handling procedures, and ensuring timely service. Working collaboratively with culinary and service teams, the Cook helps deliver a positive guest experience while supporting overall operational objectives and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.**RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Responsible for preparation of foods, including washing, peeling, and slicing.* Cleans work areas, and stores deliveries in their proper location.* Maintain solid knowledge of all food products, sanitation standards, and all policies/ procedures and is able to skillfully apply culinary techniques.* Operates, maintains, and cleans deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, flat top grill, and other equipment according to instructions.* Assists in lowering food cost and waste, properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.* Work as a team, helping all team members to complete the required activities that ensure we blow away Guest expectations.* Perform duties in accordance with company standards, policies, and guidelines.* Perform additional duties as requested.* Lives the Brand**QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPIERENCE:*** High school or equivalent education required* Minimum of 2-year cooking experience* Safe Food Handling certificate* Standalone restaurant experience* Ability to communicate clearly and speak, read, write and understand English**WORKING CONDITIONS:**Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a highly regulated and controlled environment, but there will be times where you will need to be on the Casino Floor to complete job functions as outlined or pass through this area. On the Casino Floor, you may be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including, but not limited to, excessive noise.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*** Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.* Ability to walk distances.* The employee must frequently lift/push/pull and/or move up to 50 pounds.**WORKING CONDITIONS:*** Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a highly regulated and controlled environment, but there will be times where you will need to be on the Casino Floor to complete job functions as outlined or pass through this area. On the Casino Floor, you may be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including, but not limited to, excessive noise.**CLOSING:**Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.***We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.***