First Cook, Full-Time

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment; Rama; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate First Cook to join their dynamic culinary team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a love for fine cuisine. You will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and delivering exceptional customer service. With a commitment to employee growth and development, this company provides a supportive work environment where your culinary skills can shine. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Exciting work environment

Variety of shifts

Opportunity for growth

Paid time off

Extended health and dental plan

Pension plan benefits

Employee recognition program

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of culinary experience in a large kitchen.
• Ability to train junior cooks and maintain production levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and maintain production levels in the absence of the Chef.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Standards

Team Training

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Wage: Start Rate: $23.80; 1-Year Rate: $26.44

Shifts: Swing, Sun/Mon OFF, Tue - Thu - 16:30-00:30, Fri & Sat - 17:00-01:00

Vacancies: 1

Posting Date: April 15, 2025

Internal Application Deadline: April 22, 2025

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’s like to be on a team that values your vision, skill and energy.

Not the right fit this time? Follow us on our careers social media pages! Gateway is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.

IMPORTANT: Bargaining unit members will be considered first for this position. Successful applicant must possess the skill, ability and knowledge required to perform this position.