Part-time Cook

**Position Summary**

Under the direct supervision of the F&B Supervisor, this position is responsible for the preparation of food items, maintaining all company standards and adhering to all safety and hygiene policies and procedures while contributing to a safe and welcome work environment for all team members. Ensures adherence to the Company's policies and procedures, motivates and leads by example and supports Great Canadian's learning environment while establishing a safe and welcoming work environment for all team members.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Prepares, pre-cooks and cooks food products as directed
- Prepares mise 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
- May serve staff meals in the staff cafeteria at some locations
- May take orders over the counter at some locations
- Counts inventory 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

**Education and Qualifications**
- High School Diploma; Culinary education an asset
- Minimum 6 months of culinary experience
- Red Seal certification through ITA or current enrollment in the program an asset
- Food Safety Certification
- Ability to successfully obtain a Gaming License
- POS and cash handling experience (if necessary)
- Ability to exceed internal and external customer expectations through timely, effective and service oriented communication

**Benefits of Choosing Elements Casino Brantford**
- $17.29 per hour to start, increased to $21.61 per hour after one year
- Group benefits & Pension after probationary period
- Discounts for eligible Food and Beverage venues on site
- Referral bonus

**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

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 0-40 per week

**Salary**: From $17.29 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brantford, ON N3S 7S9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Please describe any exceptions or limitations to your availability.

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (preferred)
- Day Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person