Demi Chef de Partie (Asian Cuisine) - Great Canadian Casino Vancouver

Great Canadian Casinos; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading casino and entertainment company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Demi Chef to prepare a variety of cuisines in line with safety and hygiene standards. In this role, you will work closely with the Executive Sous Chef and support a learning environment for all team members. The ideal candidate will have experience in an Asian kitchen, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Understanding communication with team members and guests is preferred.
• Level 1 Food Safe Certification or the ability to obtain is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of cuisine using skill and creativity.
• Assist with product receipts, breakdown, storage, and rotation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Cooking in an Asian kitchen

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Culinary arts

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of theExecutive Sous Chef, our Demi Chef is responsible for the execution of menu item production, maintaining all company standards, through adherence to all safety, hygiene policies and procedures. Motivates and leads by example and supports Great Canadian's learning environment while establishing a safe and welcoming work environment for all team members.

Key Accountabilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of cuisine forvarious outlets, using skill, creativity, and cost effective methods
• Preparing, baking, cooking and presenting menu items in a timely fashion; following standardized recipes
• Preparing mis en place (“setting in place” of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery etc)
• Assisting the CDP’s with product receipts, breakdown, storage and rotation
• Cleaning culinary equipment after use and/or removing soiled equipment to the dish pit
• Assisting with month end inventories as directed
• Attending monthly culinary meetings
• Liaising and communicating effectively with all appropriate operational departments
• Developing and cultivating strong working relationships with all stakeholders (guests, ownership and team members)
• Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations
• Performing other duties as assigned or directed

Education and Qualifications

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Experience cooking in an Asian kitchen
• Understanding of yourself and others when communicating with team members and guests
• Level 1 Food Safe Certification or the ability to obtain your Food Safe Level 1
• Post-secondary education in Culinary arts an asset
• Extraordinary multi-tasking and communication skills
• The ability to successfully pass a criminal record and credit check through the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (if required)

Work Environment Considerations

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