Full Time - 1st Cook

Playtime Casino; Wasaga Beach; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Playtime Casino as a First Cook and showcase your culinary talents in a vibrant restaurant environment. This full-time position offers excellent benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth within a major national company. You will lead a team, ensure top-notch service, and prepare delicious dishes that delight our guests.

Benefits

Full benefits package for full-time employees

Retirement savings plan

Development and training opportunities

Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness

Supportive and fun work environment

Qualifications

• Two to five years of culinary experience.
• Strong understanding of meat, starches, sauces, soups, and food safety.
• Ability to lift items similar to a crate of potatoes.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and deliver excellent service and food.
• Manage multiple demands effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure kitchen team provides high-quality cuisine.

Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Food Safety

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts

Tools

Red Seal certification

FoodSafe Certification

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Hourly Wage: $22.02 - $24.47

The Gateway to Your Future

Are you looking to demonstrate your culinary skills in a fast-paced and fun kitchen? A well-run restaurant is like a band with each player creating harmonious cuisine. If you want to use your knife as a finely-tuned instrument, apply for the First Cook position. This is an opportunity to grow your career in a major national company with excellent benefits and a competitive salary for full-time employees. We reward commitment, tenacity, and hard work.

We Provide

• Full benefits package for full-time employees
• Retirement savings plan
• Supportive and fun work environment
• Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
• Development and training opportunities

Key Responsibilities

We seek a dedicated kitchen mentor who can lead by example and deliver excellent service and food. You should be a time-management star, capable of handling multiple demands, and enjoy working in a team. Evening and weekend availability is preferred.

What You Bring

• Two to five years of culinary experience or equivalent
• Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts or similar
• Red Seal certification is an asset
• FoodSafe Certification is an asset
• Strong understanding of meat, starches, sauces, soups, and food safety
• Ability to lift items similar to a crate of potatoes and stand for long periods
• Flexible hours and availability for special events
• Ability to pass a background screening

Why Work With Us?

Gateway celebrates and empowers its team members. Working here means recognition, career growth, ongoing training, and a dynamic environment across 27 locations. Join a team that values your skills and energy.

Get to Know Gateway

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited is one of Canada's largest gaming and entertainment companies, with 27 properties across BC, Ontario, and Alberta. We employ approximately 8,648 people and offer a wide range of gaming, dining, and hospitality services. For more information, visit www.gatewaycasinos.com.

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Gateway is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.