Position Summary:

Under the general direction of F&B Supervisor and Operations Manager, the Cook 1 is responsible to produce menu items of the highest quality in accordance with recipes and standards as implemented.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepares, pre-cooks, cooks and presents menu items in a timely fashion; follows standardized recipes
• Prepares mis en place (“setting in place”) of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery and other products as required for high volume production
• Cleans kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures
• Receives stock from receiving operations, labels, dates, stores and rotates in appropriate storage areas
• Assists with month end inventories as directed
• Liaises and communicates effectively with all appropriate operational departments
• Develops and cultivates strong working relationships with all stakeholders: guests, ownership and team members
• Ensures compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed

Educational and Functional Requirements:

• High School Diploma; Culinary education an asset
• Minimum 3 years of progressive culinary experience
• Completion of Safe Food Handling course or Safe Food Handler Certificate

•Strong knife handling skills
•Ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment
•Organizational, interpersonal skills and communication skills
•Strong knowledge of food safety requirements
•Ability to perform tasks effectively and safely within prescribed time limits
•Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow employees and management as part of a team
•Ability to pass a criminal record check

Work Environment Considerations:

Fast paced with multiple priorities, deadlines and deliverables; exposure to some conflict, distress and noise;
This role requires bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, standing for extended period of time;
This role requires a flexible schedule that adapts to the business needs; will have non-traditional work hours including evening and weekend shifts.

Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we welcome all qualified applicants to apply to join our team of unique contributors. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process and applicants are encouraged to advise Human Resources in advance if accommodation is required. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process.

Work Location: In person