Job Description

Job Category: Culinary
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Position Summary
River Rock Casino Resort is currently seeking for a passionate and dynamic Chef de Partie - Pastry to join the culinary team. This position is responsible for the execution of menu item production, maintaining all company standards and through adherence to all safety and hygiene policies and procedures while contributing to a safe and welcoming work environment for all employees.
Duties and responsibilities for our Chef de Partie will include:

• Prepares, pre-cooks, cooks and presents menu items in a timely fashion; following standardized recipes
• Submits food product requirements to the Sous Chef/ F&B Manager for purchasing
• Prepares mis en place ("setting in place" of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production
• Assists Commis and Demi Chefs with product receipts, breakdown, storage and rotation
• Cleans culinary equipment after use and/or removes soiled equipment to the dish pit
• Assists with month end inventories as directed
• Attends monthly culinary meetings
• Liaises and communicates effectively with all appropriate operational departments
• Develops and cultivates strong working relationships with all stakeholders (guests, ownership and employees)
• Ensures compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following qualifications:

• Available to work up to 40 hours per week in a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends and statutory holidays as we operate 24 hours per day, seven days a week
• Minimum 2 years progressive culinary experience
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience
• High School Diploma; post secondary education in Culinary or similar work experience an asset
• RED SEAL certification through ITA, current enrollment in the program or equivalent a plus
• Culinary education a plus
• Level 1 Food Safe certification
• Ability to successfully obtain a Criminal Record Check
• Ability to exceed internal and external customer expectations through timely, effective and service oriented communication
• A commitment to continually increase your knowledge of our products and services in order to offer exceptional experiences to our guests
• Strong organization and prioritizing skills with superior attention to detail
• A willingness to learn, develop and achieve new skills for personal and professional development
• Live GCE's Values on the job: Integrity, Team Engagement, Drive to Succeed, Service Excellence, and Citizenship
• A passion for providing Great Experiences and Memories to our internal and external guests in the continual quest of achieving service excellence

Work Environment Considerations

• Regular kitchen environment, standing and walking for long periods of time.

About Us:
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 ~8,000 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!

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