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2nd Cook (part-time) -PCK
@ Great Canadian Entertainment
Overview
Great Canadian Entertainment is hiring a part-time 2nd Cook at Pickering Casino Resort & Casino Ajax to prepare menu items, support buffet and restaurant service, and keep food safety standards in a high-volume kitchen. The role requires three years of kitchen experience with one year in a casino, a Safe Food Handler certificate, and flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays and overnights. The posting asks candidates to work at both locations.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare all menu items to specifications
- Maintain inventory and create daily specials
- Set up and restock buffet and prepare appetizers
- Complete food safety and temperature logs
- Clean and sanitize workstations and report hazards
Requirements summary:
- Three years of kitchen experience, one in a casino
- Safe Food Handler certificate
- Smart Serve and WHMIS certified
- Knowledge of HACCP and strong knife skills
- Ability to pass a criminal record check
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Safe Food Handler Certificate, Smart Serve, WHMIS |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Culinary arts |
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Great Canadian Entertainment
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We are the leading gaming, entertainment and hospitality company in Canada.
Full company description
Founded in 1982, Great Canadian Entertainment is an Ontario- based company that operates gaming, entertainment and hospitality destinations across Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. We’re driven by our vision, which is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences. Fundamental to the company's culture is its commitment to social responsibility. "Proud of our people, our business, our community" is Great Canadian Entertainment's brand that unifies the company's community, volunteering, and social responsibility efforts. Under the Proud program, Great Canadian Entertainment annually supports hundreds of charitable and non-profit organizations in Canada. In each Canadian gaming jurisdiction, a significant portion of gross gaming revenue from gaming facilities is retained by our Crown partners on behalf of their provincial government for the purpose of supporting programs like healthcare, education, and social services. Follow us on social media for more: Facebook: @GRTCanadian Instagram: @GRTCanadian Twitter: @GRTCanadian
- LinkedIn followers
- 23,756
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,076
- Reported office locations
- 39 Wynford Dr, North York, Ontario M3C 3K5, CA
- Business categories
- Media and Entertainment
- Gaming
- Recreation
- Hospitality
- Other recorded names
- Great Canadian Entertainment
- Specialties
- Casino Gaming (Slots and Table Games)
- Hospitality (Hotels
- Restaurants
- Conference and Meeting Facilities)
- Live Entertainment
- Horse Racing (Standardbred and Thoroughbred)
- Community Gaming Centres (including Bingo)
- and Delivering Great Experiences and Memories!
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Founded in 1982, Great Canadian Entertainment is an Ontario- based company that operates gaming, entertainment and hospitality destinations across Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. We’re driven by our vision, which is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences. Fundamental to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Gambling Facilities and Casinos |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | North York, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1982 |
| Specialties | Casino Gaming (Slots and Table Games)Hospitality (HotelsRestaurantsConference and Meeting Facilities)Live EntertainmentHorse Racing (Standardbred and Thoroughbred)Community Gaming Centres (including Bingo)and Delivering Great Experiences and Memories! |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 99 |
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Pickering Casino Resort & Casino Ajax is seeking a Part-time Cook 2!
Under the general direction of the Chef de Partie, this position is responsible for maintaining the smooth and efficient operation of all sections of the kitchen and serving areas through effective time management, overall professionalism and poise. The Second Cook is responsible for providing gracious level of customer service to guests to ensure guest satisfaction in a high-volume establishment. This role must contribute to a safe and welcoming work environment for all employees and must demonstrate the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.!
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:
- Responsible for preparing all menu items with strict adherence to menu and ingredients specifications;
- Ensure a high caliber of food service for guest;
- Ensure inventory levels are maintained;
- Evaluate kitchen procedures and processes and make recommendations for implementation and improvements as required;
- Create and cost daily specials;
- Direct the line and be accountable for the success of each shift;
- Prepare, setup, stock up and tear down buffet as instructed;
- Prepare salads, sandwiches, dressings, sauces, vegetables, fruits and other food items in accordance with specific recipes;
- Reheat soups, crock pots and gravy as required;
- Work co-operatively with other kitchen personnel to prepare hot and cold appetizers for the buffet and restaurant outlets;
- Assist Cook 1 and Cook 2 with preparing meat, seafood and raw food items in accordance with established recipes and food safety standards;
- Assist in preparing food items for catering and special events;
- Comply with food safety regulations and ensure all temperature logs are completed accurately;
- Control food waste and spoilage;
- Responsible for restocking items as required;
- Clean and sanitize workstation before and after food preparation;
- Inspect work area daily and report any hazards and/or defective equipment to the Chef de Partie immediately;
- Comply with all health and safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required;
- Report all injuries, accidents and unusual conditions to the Chef de Partie immediately;
- Perform other duties as required by management.
Successful applicants will demonstrate the following qualifications:
- Post-Secondary Education in a related field;
- Minimum three (3) years of kitchen experience with one (1) year in a casino environment;
- Completion of Safe Food Handling course or Safe Food Handler Certificate;
- Supervisory experience an asset;
- Strong knife handling skills;
- Knowledge of HACCP;
- Smart Serve Certified; WHMIS trained;
- Ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment;
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong knowledge of food safety requirements;
- Ability to perform tasks effectively and safely within prescribed time limits;
- Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow employees and management as part of a team;
Ability to successfully pass criminal record check.
Candidates must be ready and willing to work at both locations, a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays and overnights. The hours of work and location will be based on operational needs. Ready to embark on your next adventure?
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