1st Cook-hfx - Halifax, Canada - Great Canadian

Great Canadian

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Sous Chef(s) & 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 also include maintaining clean and sanitized work areas.

Must be collaborative, excel at multi-tasking, and display exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Contributes to a safe and welcoming work environment for all employees. Motivates, leads by example and provides a learning environment. Ensures adherence to all policies and procedures.

Above all else, must embrace and be aligned with Casino Nova Scotia's culture and philosophy of providing outstanding entertainment experiences.

Key Accountabilities

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 foodquality adheres to kitchen management standards
Assists with food presentation for special events 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

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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

**Education and Qualifications
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Embraces the Casino Nova Scotia culture and philosophy and has a playful, infectious and "all about the guest" attitude:

Culinary Inter-provincial Red seal certificate is preferred
Minimum of 3 years cooking experience: 3 years as a 2nd Cook or 1 year as a 1st Cook, is required
Previous experience in Banquets and line cooking is required
Proven customer service skills with both staff and guests are required
Garde Manger & Saucier experience is an asset
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of selfmotivation 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 problemsolving abilities is required
Must be able to lift 25 kg (required)
Must be flexible and able to work various shifts
We thank all applicants for their interest, and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process._