Posted 14 days ago
1st Cook
@ Playtime Casino
Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
Playtime Casino is hiring a 1st Cook for a casual, per-diem role at $21.59 per hour. The cook leads by example in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing meat, starches, sauces and soups to a high standard of food safety. The posting asks for flexible hours including evenings, weekends and special events.
Pay:
$21.59 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lead the kitchen by example and mentor team members
- Deliver high-quality food and service
- Prepare meat, starches, sauces and soups
- Manage time across multiple demands
- Follow food safety procedures
Requirements summary:
- Two to five years as a cook or extensive culinary experience
- Culinary arts diploma or equivalent
- Red Seal certification is an asset
- Foodsafe certificate is an asset
- Ability to lift items about the weight of a crate of potatoes
- Flexible hours including evenings, weekends and special events
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jobvite
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Foodsafe |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Culinary Arts |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Free or discounted meals, Paid training |
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Playtime Casino
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Over 7,200 employees & 31 gaming properties
Full company description
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 31 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. Across its entire portfolio, Gateway currently employs approximately 7,200 people and features approximately 391 table games (including 31 poker tables), 14,288 slots, 81 food and beverage outlets and 564 hotel rooms. A multi-pronged growth strategy has seen Gateway diversify and expand its product offering, including developing proprietary casino and restaurant brands. This has dramatically improved the gaming customer experience and also attracts new gaming and restaurant customers. Some of Gateway's proprietary brands include Grand Villa Casino, Cascades Casino, Starlight Casino, Playtime Casino, Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and Chow Lucky Noodle Bar. In 2022, Gateway celebrated 30 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada. The Gateway to Your Future starts with us. Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognized for your unique contribution and career advancement opportunities across our 31 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs while working in a dynamic and fun environment. See for yourself what it’s like to be on a team that values your vision, skill and energy. #mygatewaylife Explore our job opportunities at: http://www.gatewaycasinos.com/careers/
- LinkedIn followers
- 13,294
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,455
- Reported office locations
- 4331Dominion Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 1C7, CA
- Business categories
- Gambling
- Casino
- Other recorded names
- Casino Rama Resort
- Lake City Casino
- Starlight Casino
- Gateway Casinos
- Chances
- Cascades Casino
- Playtime Casino
- Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 224,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 31 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. Across its entire portfolio, Gateway currently employs approximately 7,200 people and features approximately 391 table games (including 31 poker tables), 14,288 slots, 81 food and beverage outlets and 564 hotel…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Gambling Facilities and Casinos |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
| View page |
Job Type: Casual
Job Rate: $21.59/hr
The Gateway to Your Future
Are you looking to demonstrate your razor-sharp culinary skills in a fast-paced and fun kitchen? A well-run restaurant is like a band with each player doing their part in creating harmonious cuisine. If you want to use your knife as a finely-tuned instrument, we invite you to apply for the First Cook position. Get the chance to nourish and grow your career in a major national company with the promise of an excellent benefits package and competitive salary for full-time employees. We reward commitment, tenacity and hard work. See what it means to enter an opportunity-rich gateway in your career.
We Provide
- Full benefits package for full-time employees
- Retirement savings plan
- Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
- Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
- Development and training opportunities
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated mentor in the kitchen who can lead others by example and deliver extraordinary service and food. you're a time-management star who can handle multiple demands and loves working in a thriving team environment. If you're a night owl, who likes working evenings and weekends, that's all the better.
What You Bring
- Two to five years in a cook position or extensive culinary experience.
- Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts or equivalent education.
- Red Seal or equivalent certification is an asset.
- Foodsafe Certificate is an asset.
- Solid understanding of meat, starch, sauces, soups and food safety preparation.
- Ability to lift items weighted similar to a crate of potatoes and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to work flexible hours and special events.
Why Work With Us?
Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognized for your unique contribution and career advancement opportunities across our 27 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs while working in a dynamic and fun environment. See for yourself what it's like to be on a team that values your vision, skill and energy.
Get to Know Gateway
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited ('Gateway') is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. Across its 27 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta, Gateway currently employs approximately 8,648 people and boasts approximately 448 table games (including 49 poker tables), 13,887 slots, 85 restaurants and bars and 561 hotel rooms. Gateway is the service provider for the Central, Southwest and North gaming Bundles in Ontario, which includes 11 properties in their portfolio. A multi-pronged growth strategy has seen Gateway diversify and expand its product offering, including developing proprietary casino and restaurant brands, dramatically improving the gaming customer experience while attracting new customers. Some of Gateway's proprietary brands include Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and the new Halley's Club. In 2017, Gateway celebrated 25 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada. Further information is available at www.gatewaycasinos.com.
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Gateway is a proud equal opportunity employer and dedicates itself to Respect, Integrity, Team-Work and Exceptional Customer Service. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Gateway does not utilize any form of artificial intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.
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