Line Cook (Full Time) - Casino Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia at Casino Victoria LP

Overview

Under the general direction of the Sous Chef/Senior Chef de Partie/Food & Beverage Manager, this position is responsible for the execution of menu item production, maintaining all company standards and thorough adherence to all safety and hygiene policies and procedures while contributing to a safe and welcome work environment for all team members. This individual ensures adherence to the Company’s policies and procedures, motivates and leads by example and supports Casino Victoria’s learning environment while establishing a safe and welcoming work environment for all team members.

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, labels, dates, stores and rotates in appropriate storage areas
• May take orders over the counter at some locations
• Assists with month end inventories as directed
• Attends culinary meetings as required
• 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
• Assisting in keeping a clean and sanitary scullery
• Appropriate removal of all waste, organics, and recycling
• Obliges by uniform policy including appropriate footwear
• Provides dishwashing and scullery support as needed, ensuring the timely cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, utensils, cookware, and work areas in accordance with health and safety standards
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by management

Education and Qualifications

• High School diploma; Culinary education an asset
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Minimum 1 year of culinary experience
• Food Safety Certification
• Ability to successfully clear a criminal record check
• Ability to exceed internal and external customer expectations through timely, effective and service oriented communication

Work Environment Considerations

• Regular kitchen environment; standing and walking for long periods of time; major exposure to heat, cold, steam, noise, odors; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stretching, bending; some exposure to fumes, smoke, chemicals; risk of minor cuts and burns, non-traditional work hours.

Casino Victoria is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise us at any stage of the process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.