Line Cook

As a Line Cook at Collective Arts Toronto, you’ll play an essential role in bringing our taproom experience to life through great food, creativity, and consistency. You’ll work closely with our food team and Acting Spaces Lead to execute a menu of vibrant, flavourful dishes inspired by Mexican street food. You’ll thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment where quality, speed, and teamwork all come together to deliver an exceptional guest experience. This part-time position will have 10-20 hours per week.

A Typical Day As a Line Cook Includes

• Prepare and execute a variety of grilled, fried, and cold menu items such as tacos, tostadas, bar snacks, and daily specials.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet Collective Arts’ standards with every plate leaving the kitchen.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness throughout service, including dishwashing, sanitizing surfaces, and closing duties.
• Support inventory management, food storage, and daily prep lists in coordination with the back of house team
• Operate kitchen equipment including grills, fryers, and ovens safely and efficiently.
• Assist in running plates, food expo, and coordinating orders during busy periods.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative kitchen culture where creativity, respect, and communication come first.
  
  

How Your Time Will Be Organized

• Food Preparation & Service (60%): Cooking, plating, and executing dishes during service with attention to quality and consistency.
• Prep & Inventory (20%): Preparing ingredients, managing mise en place, and assisting with stock rotation and storage.
• Cleaning & Maintenance (20%): Maintaining cleanliness standards, dishwashing, and ensuring all equipment and stations are ready for service.
  
  

We’re Looking For Candidates Who Have/are

• 1–2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen or food service environment.
• Food Handler or Food Safety certification is an asset.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, including grills, fryers, and ovens.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, stand for long periods, and handle the physical demands of the kitchen environment.
  
  

Collective Arts is a grassroots brewery founded on creativity and community. We fuse the creativity of craft beverages with the inspired talents of emerging artists and musicians from around the world. As Collective Arts grows, so do the roles and responsibilities of our team members. We look for all new hires to match our culture of creativity, flexibility and motivation. When we hire you at Collective Arts Brewing, we hire for the future. With unlimited career opportunities, Collective Arts invests in ensuring our teams are always challenged, constantly learning from each other, and are creatively contributing to our next big idea. So, if you are energized by the idea of making a real difference as part of a winning team, we want to hear from you.

We are an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. We value and welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel like they belong. We will provide accommodations to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at the below email should you require any accommodation to participate in the process.