First Cook

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment; Ramara Township; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Ontario is looking for a First Cook to join its culinary team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of culinary experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. This role offers opportunities for growth and professional development.

Benefits

Accrual of paid time off

Health and dental plan options

Pension plan benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of recognized culinary experience in a large kitchen.
• Experience in Garde Manger, Hot Kitchen, and Line Cooking.
• Ability to train 2nd and 3rd Cooks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all pertinent food items for the workstation.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Culinary experience

Training ability

Customer service

Health and safety standards

Education

Graduate of recognized culinary institution

Job description

We Provide

• Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
• Variety of shifts
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Accumulation of paid time off
• Excellent extended health and dental plan options
• Pension plan benefits
• Employee-driven recognition program

The Position

Do you possess a passion for fine cuisine and a desire to expand your culinary mind? If this fits your profile, then we are waiting for you to join the limelight in the area\'s best culinary team! In the role of First Cook, an energetic candidate who enjoys a fast paced environment would excel. If you have proven experience and are looking for an opportunity to be inspired, Casino Rama is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of all pertinent food items for work station and able to maintain department levels of production and guest expectations in the department in the absence of the Chef de Partie
• Maintain health and safety standards
• Must provide superior customer service, to both internal and external customers
• Ensure that the team is working to expectations and standard.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of progressive, recognized culinary experience in a large kitchen / similar working environment or 2.5 years of progressive culinary experience and be a graduate of a recognized culinary institution / program
• Must have experience in the following areas: Garde Manger, Hot Kitchen and Line Cooking
• Ability to train 2nd and 3rd Cooks
• Red Seal would be an asset - eligible for a premium rate

Who We Are

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited ("Gateway") is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 31 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. Across its entire portfolio, Gateway currently employs approximately 7,200 people and features approximately 391 table games (including 31 poker tables), 14,288 slots, 81 food and beverage outlets and 564 hotel rooms. Gateway has been in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada for more than thirty years and continues to evolve and expand its renowned offerings, including developing casino and restaurant brands. The Gateway to Your Future starts with us. Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognized for your unique contribution and career advancement opportunities across our 31 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs while working in a dynamic and fun environment. See for yourself what it is like to be on a team that values your vision, skill and energy.