2nd Cook

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Manager, F&B, this position is responsible for the execution of menu item production, maintaining all company stand ards and thorough adherence 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, 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 a ccording to health and safety policies and procedures
• Receives stock from receiving operations, labels, dates, stores and rotates in appropriate storage areas
• May take orders over the counter at some locations
• Assists with mo nth 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 stakeholder s: 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 2 years of culinary experience
• Red Seal certification through ITA or current enrollment in the program an asset
• Food Safety Certification
• Ability to successf ully 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

Work Envir onment 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 fum es, smoke, chemicals, risk of minor cuts and burns, non-traditional work hours