Temporary - 2nd Cook-HFX

Great Canadian Entertainment • Halifax, NS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sous Chef(s) and Executive Chef, the primary duty of the 2nd Cook is to prepare high-quality food 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 2nd Cook contributes to a safe and welcoming work environment, motivates by example, and provides a learning environment. They ensure adherence to all policies and procedures and must embrace and align with Casino Nova Scotia’s culture and philosophy of providing outstanding entertainment experiences. This is a 6-month contract position with the possibility of extension.

Requirements

• Embraces the Casino Nova Scotia culture and philosophy and has a playful, infectious and "all about the guest" attitude!
• Minimum 3 years of progressive culinary (cooking) experience
• Demonstrated communication skills and must be able to convey information and ideas clearly
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving abilities
• Previous experience in Banquets, line cooking, and appropriate knowledge of fine dining
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-motivation
• Must be able to lift 25 kg
• Satisfactory attendance
• Proven customer service skills with both staff and guests
• Must be flexible and able to work various shifts

Nice To Haves

• Inter-provincial Red Seal/ Culinary Journeyman’s Red Seal certificate or equivalent is an asset
• Garde Manger & 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, ensuring proper sanitation adherence
• Ensures that food quality adheres to kitchen management standards
• Assists with food presentation for special events as required
• Assumes daily responsibilities according to business needs, works all areas of the culinary department as required
• Develops and cultivates strong working relationships with all stakeholders: guests, ownership, 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; is serious about work, without being serious in 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 their day is made

Benefits

• Inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• Tools and technology needed to delight clients
• Opportunity to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders
• Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful
• Environment that values diversity as a source of strength
• Work hard and have fun

What This Job Offers

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