Cook - Food Hall

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status.  To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description:

Company: Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino 

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Job Type: Full Time Permanent 

Is this a current vacancy? Yes, this is an existing open position. 

Compensation: CAD $ 19.33/Hr.

License Requirements: Ontario Food Handlers Certificate

OVERVIEW:

The Cook is responsible for supporting daily food service operations through the preparation, cooking, and presentation of menu items in accordance with established quality and safety standards. This role contributes to an efficient kitchen environment by maintaining cleanliness, following food handling procedures, and ensuring timely service. Working collaboratively with culinary and service teams, the Cook helps deliver a positive guest experience while supporting overall operational objectives and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for preparation of foods, including washing, peeling, and slicing.

• Cleans work areas, and stores deliveries in their proper location.

• Maintain solid knowledge of all food products, sanitation standards, and all policies/ procedures and is able to skillfully apply culinary techniques.

• 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.

• Assists in lowering food cost and waste, properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.

• Work as a team, helping all team members to complete the required activities that ensure we blow away Guest expectations.

• Perform duties in accordance with company standards, policies, and guidelines.

• Perform additional duties as requested.

• Lives the Brand 

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPIERENCE:

• High school or equivalent education required

• Minimum of 2-year cooking experience

• Safe Food Handling certificate

• Standalone restaurant experience

• Ability to communicate clearly and speak, read, write and understand English

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a highly regulated and controlled environment, but there will be times where you will need to be on the Casino Floor to complete job functions as outlined 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

• Ability to walk distances.

• The employee must frequently lift/push/pull and/or move up to 50 pounds.

CLOSING:

Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member.

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please contact Human Resources at hrnotify@hrcottawa.com if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

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