Cook II - Steakhouse

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario. The role involves daily food preparation, cooking, and presentation in line with quality and safety standards.

You will support a collaborative kitchen environment and ensure timely service while adhering to health and safety regulations. The position requires at least two years of cooking experience, a Safe Food Handling certificate, and the ability to communicate clearly in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 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.
• Maintain clean work areas and store deliveries properly.
• Apply culinary techniques while upholding sanitation standards.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment (fryer, broiler, oven, etc.).
• Assist in reducing food cost and waste, label and date products.
• Work as a team to meet guest expectations.
• Follow company policies and perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

English (spoken/written)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our 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.

Job Details

• Company: Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Job Type: Full Time Permanent
• Is this a current vacancy? Yes, this is an existing open position.
• Compensation: CAD $ 21.37/Hr.
• License Requirements: Ontario Food Handlers Certificate, Criminal Background Check

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, EXPERIENCE

• 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.

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.

Be Iconic represents the roots of our culture. The Seminole Tribe of Florida remains the only unconquered tribe in the United States of America. The Tribe established Seminole Gaming in 1979, when it opened the first high-stakes bingo hall in the United States. Building on its rich heritage of courageous and groundbreaking achievements, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired Hard Rock International in March 2007 the first transaction of its kind by a Native American tribe. Today, Hard Rock International remains one of the most globally recognized companies in the world, with Hard Rock Hotel, Casino, Cafe and Rock Shop venues in over 74 countries. With the continued growth of Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services was created to support all of our brands and lines of business. With the largest global footprint in the hospitality industry for over 50 years, our number-one job is to bring fun and excitement to our team members and our guests!