Cook - La Plume
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Up to $19.5 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Up to $19.5 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1–2 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant, event or catering kitchen
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Company Description
Situated in The Well, La Plume is a bustling, sophisticated French-inspired restaurant with a hidden speakeasy, offering a blend of charm, elevated artistic cuisine. Joining us means becoming part of a team that thrives on creativity, craftsmanship, and immersive dining experiences. You’ll engage guests in an environment where curated drinks, elevated dishes, and thoughtful design come together, contributing to memorable moments in one of the city’s most vibrant and design-forward culinary destinations.
What's in it for you?
- Gratuities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
- 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
- Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!
Job Description
Our Cooks show inspired quality in all of their work. Their passion for food and cooking is infectious and they have a desire to serve the best every time. Cleanliness is maintained throughout service and they gladly honour guest special requests.
The day to day:
- Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager
- Day to day food preparation of the event space according to O&B standards
- Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specification as set by the restaurant
- Maintain a prep list of station duties
- Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness
- Assist in food inventory and control
- Assist in properly receiving and storing delivered items
- Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines
- Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant, event or catering kitchen
- Culinary diploma or degree is an asset
- Solid knife skills and a good understanding of professional cooking techniques
- Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain it)
- Takes direction well and stays calm, focused and organized under pressure
- Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
- Able to stand for a full shift and lift up to 50 lbs
- Available evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
Additional Information
This is a current vacancy.
Hour Rate: $19.50 + gratuities
AI Disclosure
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.
Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The cook is responsible for daily food preparation, maintaining station cleanliness, and following recipes according to restaurant standards. They must also assist with inventory management and adhere to strict food safety and hygiene guidelines.
Requirements
Candidates should have 1-2 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced environment and possess solid knife skills. A culinary diploma is considered an asset, and a Food Handler Certification is required or must be obtained.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Inventory management
- Sanitation
- Food safety
- Hygiene
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Organization
- Portion control
Benefits
- Gratuities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mental health coverage
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee assistance program
- Dining discount
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Hospitality
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Cook
- Hospitality
- Food preparation
- Culinary
- FIFO method
- WHMIS
- MSDS
- Sanitation
- Food safety
- Inventory control
- Restaurant
- Catering
- Knife skills
- Food Handler Certification