Full-time 1st Cook-HFX

Great Canadian Entertainment • Halifax, NS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sous Chef(s) and Chef de Cuisine, the primary duty of the 1st Cook is to prepare high quality food-to-order for guests based on established guidelines. Additional responsibilities include maintaining clean and sanitized work areas. The role requires collaboration, multi-tasking, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The 1st Cook contributes to a safe and welcoming work environment, leads by example, and provides a learning environment, ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures. A key aspect of this role is embracing and aligning with Casino Nova Scotia’s culture and philosophy of providing outstanding entertainment experiences.

Requirements

• Embraces the Casino Nova Scotia culture and philosophy and has a playful, infectious and "all about the guest" attitude!
• Minimum of 5 years cooking experience: 3 years as a 2nd Cook is required
• Previous experience in Banquets, line Cooking & Basic Pastry in Hotel style Kitchen is required
• Proven customer service skills with both staff and guests are required
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-motivation is required
• Demonstrated communication skills and must be able to convey information and ideas clearly, is required
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure, is required
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving abilities is required
• Must be able to lift 25 kg (required)
• Must be flexible and able to work various shifts

Nice To Haves

• Culinary Inter-provincial Red seal certificate is preferred
• Garde Manger, Pastry & Saucier experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Cuts and prepares food items for cooking
• Sets mise en place daily
• Prepares simple sauces, observes and tests all food items
• Cleans and maintains the work area and equipment, ensures proper sanitation adherence
• Ensures that food-quality adheres to kitchen management standards
• Assists with food presentation for Banquets, Buffet & Restaurant as required
• Assumes daily responsibilities according to business needs and works within all areas of the culinary department as required
• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items for all outlets
• Responsible for supervision of all outlets in the absence of the Sous Chef(s), Chef
• Develops and cultivates strong working relationships with all stakeholders: guests, employees, vendors and regulators
• Ensures compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed
• Finds ways to play; you are serious about work, without being serious in your demeanor
• Chooses to make everyday a great day
• Stays focused in order to be there
• Delivers an exceptional entertainment experience to internal and external guests to ensure you make their day

Benefits

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your clients!
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world.
• Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful.
• Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength.
• This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed