Cook - Pt & Ft

Hard Rock Ottawa is looking to hire Cooks to join the band!

As a Cook I will provide and maintain high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving food while keeping the kitchen clean, safe and a sanitary environment in which to work. This role will contribute to the organization as an active business partner that is responsible for supporting the company's goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values.

As a Cook II will prep, set up the hot line, cold line, and cook food to order from the established menu while keeping the work area and kitchen safe, clean, and sanitary. He or she will work in all aspects of food preparation.

As a Cook III, you would be responsible for preparing, maintaining and monitoring quality control for hot food items, while continuing to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability.

Must have your own transportation as the buses don't come out to the Casino.

We are looking to fill the following positions

FT Cook Italian Restaurant Wednesday to Sunday 200pm to 1030pm

PT Cook Mr. Lucky's Restaurant Thursday to Sunday 100pm to 900pm

FT Cook Constant Grind Restaurant Wednesday to Sunday 900am to 530pm

• Follows all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division and department while having a solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces and stocks.
• Perform additional duties as requested.
• Maintains high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving all food and ensuring that all food quality meets specifications and guarantees.
• Lives the Brand
• Set up stations, including utensils, equipment and other essential items.
• Perform duties in accordance with company standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Regularly restocking all kitchen supplies and food items required for service ensuring all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy. Confirm all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated areas.
• Ensures that all items are prepared according to recipe cards, and plating guides.
• Assists in lowering food cost and waste, properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Operates, maintains, and cleans deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, flat top grill, and other equipment according to instructions.
• Work as a team and effectively communicate with management and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other associates.
• Responsible for maintaining a solid menu knowledge and of all food products and skillfully applies culinary techniques with attention to detail regarding plate presentation and preparation.
• Work as a team, helping all team members to complete the required activities that ensure we blow away Guest expectations.
• Cleans all equipment, tools, and supplies and maintaining equipment in good working order while following all procedures and policies set forth by the company.

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

Experience, Education, And Certifications

• Must possess good attitude, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices, weights and measures, and various cooking techniques.
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• 2 Years minimum experience in a similar position.
• Must be able to comprehend the oral and verbal English language with the ability to read, measure and execute recipes.
• Equipment knowledge to include, but not limited to a slicing machine, juicer,small wares equipment, oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, brazier, steam kettles.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledgeable in safe handling practiced when using sharp knives, utensils and hot plates.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a high-volume restaurant

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds or more.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy.
• Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a professional office setting, but there may be times where you will need to be on the Casino Floor or pass through this area. On the Casino Floor, you may be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including, but not limited to, excessive noise.
• Ability to frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 50 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here may be representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout the kitchen (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Hard Rock Ottawa values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.