Match 1st Cook

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

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming and entertainment sector is hiring a First Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. This full-time role offers competitive wages, benefits, and the opportunity for career growth in a fun and supportive environment. Ideal candidates have solid culinary skills, leadership qualities, and a passion for food preparation.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Family and friends discounts

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a cook position (2-5 years) or extensive culinary experience.
• Ability to lift heavy items and stand for long periods.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure exceptional service.
• Manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Culinary skills

Food safety preparation

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts

Foodsafe Certificate

Red Seal Certification

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Wage: Starting $22.02 per hr, One Year $24.47 per hr

The Gateway to Your Future
Are you looking to demonstrate your razor-sharp culinary skills in a fast-paced and fun kitchen? A well-run restaurant is like a band with each player doing their part in creating harmonious cuisine. If you want to use your knife as a finely-tuned instrument, we invite you to apply for the First Cook position. Get the chance to nourish and grow your career in a major national company with the promise of an excellent benefits package and competitive salary for full-time employees. We reward commitment, tenacity and hard work. See what it means to enter an opportunity-rich gateway in your career.

We Provide

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

Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated mentor in the kitchen who can lead others by example and deliver extraordinary service and food. you're a time-management star who can handle multiple demands and loves working in a thriving team environment. If you're a night owl, who likes working evenings and weekends, that's all the better.

What You Bring

• Two to five years in a cook position or extensive culinary experience.
• Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts or equivalent education.
• Red Seal or equivalent certification is an asset.
• Foodsafe Certificate is an asset.
• Solid understanding of meat, starch, sauces, soups and food safety preparation.
• Ability to lift items weighted similar to a crate of potatoes and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work flexible hours and special events.

Why Work 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 27 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.

Get to Know Gateway
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited ('Gateway') is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. Across its 27 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta, Gateway currently employs approximately 8,648 people and boasts approximately 448 table games (including 49 poker tables), 13,887 slots, 85 restaurants and bars and 561 hotel rooms. Gateway is the service provider for the Central, Southwest and North gaming Bundles in Ontario, which includes 11 properties in their portfolio. A multi-pronged growth strategy has seen Gateway diversify and expand its product offering, including developing proprietary casino and restaurant brands, dramatically improving the gaming customer experience while attracting new customers. Some of Gateway's proprietary brands include Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and the new Halley's Club. In 2017, Gateway celebrated 25 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada. Further information is available at www.gatewaycasinos.com.

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Gateway is a proud equal opportunity employer and dedicates itself to Respect, Integrity, Team-Work and Exceptional Customer Service. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.