Line Cook/Prep Cook

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Century Mile Racetrack and Casino is looking for an experienced line/prep cook to join its Culinary team. This individual should have a strong desire to learn from and also mentor their peers.

The successful candidate for this position will find themselves joining a team where we all want to succeed and will find the support they need to do so. They will find clear direction and required information to ensure they are able to produce a quality product.

We look forward to reviewing your resume.

SUMMARY

To prepare and cook food in a manner which will ensure a quality appearance and taste, and to prepare meals as promptly as possible. To consistently maintain a clean and well-organized kitchen at all times. To perform all duties in compliance with Health and Safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated cooking experience, preferably within a hospitality, restaurant, or gaming environment. Demonstrated experience performing within specific deadlines or under pressure. Demonstrated experience problem solving, organizing and prioritizing work.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduation from High School, or the equivalent in education and experience. One (1) or more years of recent and related cooking experience, preferably within a hospitality, restaurant or gaming environment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

WHMIS, food safe certificate, Journeyman cook certificate or equivalent, when required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Essential duties may involve performing physical exertion: frequent brisk walking, climbing stairs and, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching, kneeling, squatting, bending, walking and crouching/stooping, pushing and standing for entire work shift, with standard breaks, in order to perform duties. Essential duties may involve working in a small, confined area used to obtain food, with floors which may become slippery in the process of preparing food and beverages. Essential duties require lifting trays containing food; lifting up to 50 pounds to stack, store or move kitchen, restaurant or general office supplies and equipment. Other essential duties involve a flexible workweek with additional hours routinely required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Essential duties may involve working in a kitchen environment that contains loud noise, odors, and a frequently hot/cold work environment due to running ovens and refrigeration units.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

Equipment typical of a retail/commercial kitchen, bar and restaurant. Including slicers, mixers, ovens, burners, steam tables, groove grill, refrigerators, fryers, knives, spoons, forks, glasses, pitchers, oven mitts and various cleaning supplies and materials. Knowledge of M.S.D.S. sheets.

This position would require evenings and weekends.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay
• Tips

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Century Race Track and Casino is adhering to all AHS Guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leduc, AB T9E 0V6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)