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Line Cook - 1st Cook (Day Shift) - Job ID J0826-0193 |
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12 August 2026 |
| Company Name: |
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino |
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Paid Employment |
| Job Location: |
Calgary, Alberta |
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Contract
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| Job Description: |
Under the direction of the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous
Chef or Supervisor the Line Cook is responsible for preparing and serving a
multitude of hot and cold menu items that are featured within Grey Eagle
Casino. They are responsible for preparing assigned food items and must follow
the recipes and the portion control guidelines set by the Casino. The Line Cook
must be capable of working quickly and consistently. They must possess basic
cooking skills, and must understand how to use a variety of food service
equipment, including knives, pots and pans, ovens and grills, fryers, steamers
food processors and slicers. Line cooks will work in various positions on the
line, during the course of their shift. This position requires that all
necessary precautions are taken to protect and ensure that safe work practices
are adhered to. This position involves frequent standing and walking as well as
lengthy periods of concentration when preparing orders. This position also
requires some leadership qualities to assist with development of Prep Cooks and
Kitchen Helpers when required.
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| Education Required: |
• The incumbent will have 3 years ongoing experience in a line cook's
position with practical hands on knowledge and experience of large size
foodservice operations, including broiler, fryer, hot and cold food
preparation.
• Specific Casino food and beverage operational experience would be an asset
with a basic understanding of inventory control and food cost practices and
procedures.
• A Post Secondary education in a recognized Hospitality or Culinary Management
program would be an asset.
• Reports to the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef or Supervisor
• Set Up and Prepare Station: The Line Cook must set up their station for their
shift by bringing all food items and containers to the line that they will need
for servicing in the duration of their shift. Sometimes, they will be asked to
prepare items for another station or a special event.
• Cooking and Preparing: Using grills, griddles, deep fryers, ovens, stoves or
other equipment, the cook prepares and/or assembles the orders according to
standard recipe directions. They are responsible for knowing cooking techniques
required to bring out the desired flavors in the foods and to prepare them to
proper temperature and doneness. When preparing dishes, the line cook must work
at the same pace as the other cooks to make sure everything is finished at the
same time, focusing on accuracy, presentation, cleanliness and timing.
• Plating and Presentation: The Line Cook is required to plate the food
prepared and arrange it in an appealing way according to presentation standards
set by the Chef and standard recipe card.
• Maintain and Clean Station: A line cook must always maintain their own work
station, and sometimes the stations of other cooks on any given shift. This
means periodically restocking food and supplies, and making sure the stations
are sanitary, safe and well-organized. At the end of a shift, the line cook
will be required to clean and organize food prep and storage areas.
• General Duties: The line cook also will work with chefs when called upon,
they may also be asked to clean kitchen equipment, organize produce delivery,
train a new cook and complete inventories as required. They should expect to
stand all day and work long hours in a hot and crowded space. Line cooks must
know and follow sanitary food handling procedures.
• The Line Cook is required to develop and maintain positive workplace
relationships with all other Casino employees and customers whom they come in
contact with
• Ensure all AGLC, Casino and other provincial or federally mandated laws,
policies and procedures are stringently adhered to at all times
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| Skills Requirements: |
• Ability to work and thrive in a culturally diverse team oriented
environment, and be able to function independently at times.
• Ability to take direction and be responsible for their actions.
• Consistently pay attention to detail
• Ability to work in a noisy fast paced environment.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding area and be familiar with a
high-volume, fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to mentor and train new staff
• Must be available for shift-work, be able to stand for long periods of time,
and to perform repetitive motions at times.
• Must be aware of and able to work in a smoking environment
• May require lifting weight of up to approximately 50 lbs.
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| Other Requirements: |
We
thank all applicants, however, only those considered for an interview will be
contacted. No phone calls please.
* Priority will be given to Tsuut'ina Nation members.
Skills:
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