3rd Cook, Scotiabank Arena

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership invites aspiring culinary professionals to join the Restaurants and Catering externship. You will rotate through our restaurant kitchens, catering department, and butchery, gaining hands-on experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Under the guidance of Chef de Partie/Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine, you will assist in preparing a variety of food products, maintain hygiene, and learn standardized recipes while upholding MLSE service standards.

Qualifications

• Food Handler Certification required (Basics, Toronto Public Health or equivalent).
• Knife skills an asset; ability to work in multiple kitchen locations.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to learn and apply standardized recipes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in externship rotation across restaurant kitchens, catering, and butchery.
• Gather, wash, cut, season, cook, and store ingredients efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area per health regulations.
• Uphold hygiene and personal care standards at all times.
• Train coworkers on product knowledge, skills, and teamwork.
• Direct and delegate tasks as directed by supervising chefs.
• Adhere to Occupational Health & Safety Act and MLSE service standards.

Skills

Knife skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Willingness to learn

Recipe execution

Education

Food Handler Certification (Toronto Public Health)

Job description

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact. At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one. We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose. From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. We bring these teams – and world‑class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club. Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started. This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves. So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.

We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for.

Job Description As a valuable member of the Restaurants and Catering team, you will deliverwinningservice in a high-paced, high-volume environment. Your externship periodwillbeworkedunder the direction ofChef dePartieand/or Sous Chef,andChefde Cuisine, to assist in the preparation of various food productsacrossourprogram.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Externship Rotation that will have you work periods of time in each of our restaurant kitchens, as well as our catering department and butchery to better grow your knowledge and understanding of the culinary world.
• Gather, wash, cut, season, cook, and store quality ingredients in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintain a clean,organizedand safe work areain accordance withthe Toronto Public Health Board.
• Maintain complete personal hygiene at all timeswhile on duty, such as washing hands at all necessary times, wearing a clean, pressed uniform, and properly restraining hair.
• Ensure proper storage of all food ingredients in their respective areas, using proper rotation.
• Demonstratecorrectuse of all kitchen equipment, in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Maintaina high levelof quality and consistency.
• Report all equipment problems and food product discrepancies to a Lead Cook and/or Sous Chef or Chef Perform other duties as delegated byChef dePartieand/or Sous Chef,andChefde Cuisine.
• Ability to train co-workers on product knowledge,specsand Teamwork.
• Ability to direct and delegate tasks to co-workers.
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Adhereto MLSE service standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Food Handler Certification (Basics.fst, Toronto Public Health, or equivalent) isrequired
• Knife handling skills an asset
• Knowledge and skill level to work in a variety of kitchen locations.
• Willign to learn and apply standardized recipe specifications within a designatedtime frame.
• Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays asrequired
• Ability to work well under pressure in afast pacedenvironment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a team focused environment
• A winning attitude

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate: $21.30/hour

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new posts that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!