Demi Chef de Partie

Casino Nanaimo LP; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Casino Nanaimo LP is seeking a Chef de Partie to execute menu item production under direct supervision, maintaining company standards and strong hygiene policies while contributing to a safe, welcoming work environment for the team.

You will support prep, cooking, and presentation of items, handle stock and labeling, and provide backup coverage during peak periods; a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Culinary education an asset.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Minimum 1 year of culinary experience.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Ability to clear a criminal record check.
• Ability to exceed internal and external customer expectations through timely, effective and service oriented communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prep, cooking, and presentation of menu items following recipes.
• Complete station mise en place; organize ingredients, garnishes, and tools.
• Help with basic cooking tasks and maintain service pace.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow health and safety procedures.
• Receive stock, label, date, rotate, and store products.
• Provide backup coverage during peak periods or when Chef de Partie is absent.
• Assist with month-end inventory counts and usage reports.
• Attend culinary meetings and communicate with departments.
• Build strong working relationships with guests, ownership, and team members.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health & safety, and regulations.
• Maintain a clean workspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team collaboration

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary education

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Chef De Partie or Senior Chef De Partie, this position is responsible for the execution of menu item production, maintaining all company standards and thorough adherence to all safety and hygiene policies and procedures while contributing to a safe and welcome work environment for all team members. Ensures adherence to the Company's policies and procedures, motivates and leads by example and supports the company’s learning environment while establishing a safe and welcoming work environment for all team members.

Key Accountabilities

• Supports the Chef de Partie with prep, cooking, and presentation of menu items; follows standardized recipes
• Completes station mise en place as directed, ensuring ingredients, garnishes, and tools are prepared and organized
• Assists with basic cooking tasks, including portioning, assembling dishes, and maintaining pace during service
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work areas, following all health and safety procedures
• Receives stock and assists with labeling, dating, storing, and rotating products
• Provides backup coverage for the station when the Chef de Partie is absent or during peak periods
• Assists with month‑end inventory by completing counts and reporting usage as directed
• Attends culinary meetings as required
• Liaises and communicates effectively with all appropriate operational departments
• Develops and cultivates strong working relationships with guests, ownership, and team members
• Ensures compliance with licensing laws, health and safety, and other statutory regulations
• Maintains a clean workspace
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed

Education and Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Culinary education an asset
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Minimum 1 years of culinary experience
• Food Safety Certification
• Ability to successfully clear a criminal record check
• Ability to exceed internal and external customer expectations through timely, effective and service oriented communication

Work Environment Considerations

• Regular kitchen environment, standing and walking for long periods of time, and non-traditional work hours

The Company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we welcome all qualified team members to apply. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process and applicants are encouraged to advise Human Resources in advance if an accommodation is required.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process.