Line Cook / Chef de Partie
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- North York, ON, Canada
$19 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $19 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in a full-service restaurant or bar with strong culinary production skills are required
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Line Cook supports the kitchen team in providing an enjoyable dining experience for guests by preparing menu items efficiently and consistently at the assigned cooking stations, while following company specifications and food safety standards. The role also supports the overall dining experience by responding promptly and courteously to guest requests and concerns, including allergy concerns, and by maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment. This role reports to the Food & Beverage Supervisor.
What You Will Do
Food Preparation & Kitchen Operations
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
What You Will Do
Food Preparation & Kitchen Operations
- Prepare all menu items in an efficient and consistent manner, following Mayfair specifications
- Keep the line stocked at all times
- Guide guests through menu items, while demonstrating expert knowledge of the food, beverage, and meal ingredients
- On occasion, utilize POS system to process orders
- Maintain a thorough understanding of menu items, ingredients, and common food allergens used in the kitchen
- Prevent cross-contact by using appropriate utensils, equipment, preparation surfaces, gloves, and other required measures when preparing allergy-related orders
- Ensure allergy-related orders are clearly identified and communicated to the appropriate kitchen and service team members
- Assist with inventory management, including receiving deliveries, stock rotation, monitoring par levels, and conducting inventory counts to ensure kitchen is adequately stocked
- Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and workstation according to food safety, and hygiene standards
- Comply with WHMIS and MSDS guidelines
- Clean up all food and liquid spills immediately
- Work collaboratively with servers, vendors, and club members
- Other tasks as assigned
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Current Food Handler’s Certification is required
- At least 2 years of experience in a full-service restaurant or bar with strong culinary production skills are required
- Completed or working towards post-secondary education in Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Horticulture and/or Cook’s Trade Certificate is an asset
- Proficient knife handling skills required
- WHMIS certification required, or the ability to complete the course; training provided
- Smart Serve certification is an asset
- Ability to work varied shifts including days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Expert verbal and written communication skills required
- Demonstrated time management and stress management skills required
- Ability to work efficiently and cooperatively in a team
- Strong attention to cleanliness and detail
- Must be reliable and punctual
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, and to reach, bend, and stoop when required
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work in a hot/humid kitchen environment
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare menu items efficiently and consistently while following company specifications, food safety standards, and allergy-related procedures. Maintain kitchen cleanliness and stock, support inventory tasks, and work collaboratively with the kitchen and service teams to respond to guest needs.
Requirements
Requires a current Food Handler’s Certification, at least two years of experience in a full-service restaurant or bar, strong culinary production and knife-handling skills, and WHMIS certification or the ability to complete training. Candidates must be reliable, communicate effectively, work well under pressure and as part of a team, and be able to work varied shifts and meet the physical demands of a hot kitchen.
Skills
- Culinary Production
- Food Preparation
- Knife Handling
- Food Safety
- Allergen Management
- Preventing Cross-Contact
- Inventory Management
- Stock Rotation
- Menu Knowledge
- Guest Service
- POS Systems
- WHMIS Compliance
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Stress Management
- Communication
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Trades
- Customer Service & Support
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Food Handler’s Certification
- WHMIS
- MSDS
- Smart Serve
- Culinary Production
- Food Preparation
- Knife Handling
- Food Safety
- Food Allergens
- Cross-Contact Prevention
- Inventory Management
- Receiving Deliveries
- Stock Rotation
- Par Levels
- Inventory Counts
- POS System
- Menu Knowledge
- Guest Service
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Food Hygiene
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Stress Management
- Culinary Arts
- Hospitality
- Cook’s Trade Certificate