Chef de Partie

Pickering Casino Resort is seeking Chef de Parties!

Don’t miss the opportunity to join Great Canadian Entertainment's Pickering Casino Resort Culinary team!

Under the general direction of the Sous Chef, this position is responsible for working lead, supervising and coordinating activities of a workstation or restaurant, engaged in preparing and cooking food products for various outlets per instruction from their direct supervisor.

Above all else, management must lead by example to create Great Experiences and Memories for all guests and colleagues!

The ideal candidate is an energetic professional with proven knowledge, skills and abilities, executing the following in support of the company’s vision, mission and values :

• Meets with the Sous Chef and / or Executive Sous Chef regularly, to review the requirements of the day’s meals and time frames for restaurant service.
• Supervises the assigned workstation function. Assigns duties and responsibilities to employees. Including Time & Attendance policy for the workstation or restaurant.
• Observes and evaluates employees and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service is met.
• Trains and monitors entry level cooks and Chefs for proper service; Conducts on-the-job training and leadership with assigned team members to ensure that all employees are up to date with public health standards of preparing, holding, storing, re-heating and serving food
• Conducts an inventory of the items in the workstation storage. Determines the day’s food requirements and prepares daily requisitions for approval of the Sous Chef.
• Prepares all food items in accordance with Culinary Operations standards regarding taste, consistency and attractive presentation per recipe cards
• Knows and operates and trains team members on all equipment according to proper procedures. Reports all out of order equipment directly to his / her supervisor.

Conducts documented training of Cooks in operating, cleaning and maintaining machinery and tools according to the company's Workplace Safety program.

• Works with all kitchen personnel in a cooperative, productive and effective manner.
• Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed.

Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by his / her supervisor or management.

Successful applicants will demonstrate the following qualifications :

• Red Seal or equivalent recognized hotel / culinary diploma / qualification
• Post-Secondary education in Culinary Management or 4 to 6 years’ experience cooking and preparing food in a 4 or 5-star hotel, restaurant or high-volume food service facility.

Written references from former employers are preferred.

Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate the preparation of recipes for all basic meat, fish, sauce and side dishes according to International standards.

The demonstration includes advanced cooking methods such as braise, sauté, broil and grill and the use of a variety of knifes to slice, dice, chop, julienne, etc.

• Ability to butcher meat, chicken, fish, and shellfish.
• Extensive knowledge of food handling procedures regarding to public health standards.
• Ability to learn and utilize knowledge of policies and practices involved in the human resources function. Ability to supervise an international team of entry-level cooks and chefs in a positive and productive manner by motivating, developing and managing employees as they work.
• Awareness of budgets and food wastage gained within a corporate environment
• Technical skills : Competent in the use of most MS Office Software
• Effectively use the supply and inventory management system
• Good command of written and spoken English

Pickering Casino Resort candidates must be ready and willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays and overnights.

The hours of work will be based on operational needs. Ready to embark on your next adventure?

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we welcome all qualified applicants to apply to join our team of unique contributors.

We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process and applicants are encouraged to advise Human Resources in advance if an accommodation is required.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process

Who we are!

GREAT ENTERTAINMENT. GREAT PEOPLE. GREAT INVESTMENT. GREAT CANADIAN.

Since our inception in 1982, Great Canadian has grown to be one of the largest and most dynamic gaming and entertainment companies in Canada.

With 25 properties across Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, our facilities include over 16,000 slot machines, 575 table games, 71 dining amenities and over 500 hotel rooms.

Working closely alongside our crown agency partners, our team of 9,500 strive to offer the very best gaming, entertainment, dining, and hospitality experiences.

Our Vision is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding experiences to our guests, rewarding opportunities for our team, and superior value to our shareholders.

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your clients!
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world.
• Freedom to Innovate : supports new and better ways to be successful.
• Be your Authentic Self : environment that values diversity as a source of strength.
• This isn't your typical 'corporate ' job. We work hard and we have fun!

The only thing we don’t play games with ..is your career!

Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.

We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your interest in Great Canadian Entertainment!