Café Boulud Commis II - Part Time

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discount and travel programs

Complimentary meal per shift

Complimentary dry cleaning of uniforms

Training and development opportunities

Employee recognition events

More perks

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is seeking a Part-Time Cafe Boulud Commis II to join our culinary team. The role involves supporting daily kitchen operations, following menus and recipes, and maintaining safe food handling standards.

Candidates should be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs, with flexibility for weekends and holidays. We require at least 1 year of kitchen/cook experience, excellent English communication, and a culinary training background.

Qualifications

• At minimum 1 year previous Kitchen/Cook experience in a fast paced food and beverage operation.
• Exceptional communication skills, command of English language.
• Additional language a definite asset for career growth.
• A culinary training degree is preferred.
• Food Handlers Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily Kitchen operations as part of a team to ensure a flawless final product.
• Read and follow menus and recipes; perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Maintain safe food handling practices and knife skills as trained.
• Adapt to flexible shifts including weekends and holidays while supporting culinary staff.

Skills

Kitchen/Cook experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading menus/recipes

Education

Culinary training degree

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About the location:

A warm welcome framed by spacious, modern design awaits you in the heart of Toronto’s historic Yorkville neighbourhood. Enjoy authentic French cuisine paired with one of our 350 wine labels at Café Boulud, and specialty craft cocktails at our spirited lobby lounge and bar. Enjoy the serenity of our Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rated Spa, or step out and explore the vibrant character of Toronto’s most glamorous shopping and restaurant district.

Join our team

Are you ready to take the next big step in your culinary career? Four Seasons Hotel Torontois looking for a Part-Time Cafe Boulud Commis II who shares our passion for food and cooking and is willing to learn from and contribute to our culinary team.

What you will bring:

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about cuisine. Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are required in this position. The Commis II works together with other team members on a daily basis to ensure a flawlessly executed final product.The ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors is required. They must have the ability to read and follow menus and recipes and complete basic mathematical calculations. They must possess strong communication skills and have the ability to work within a team environment, in addition to being trained and certified in safe food handling. Proficient knife skills are also required. The position also requires continuous standing for up to 8 hours per shift and the ability to lift up to 50lbs. All applicants must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality and a can-do approach to any task.

Additional preferred skills & abilities:

• At minimum 1 year previous Kitchen/Cook experience in a fast paced food and beverage operation

• Exceptional communication skills, command of English language

• Additional language a definite asset for career growth

• A culinary training degree is preferred

• Food Handlers Certification is an asset

What we offer:

• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide

• Complimentary meal per shift in our employee dining room, OASIS

• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniforms

• Excellent Training and Development opportunities, including educational assistance, discounted eCornell courses, and access to complementary e-training

• Monthly Employee Recognition celebrations and Bi-Annual Employee Parties

• … and more!

Starting rate of pay of $21.09 and full rate of pay of $23.43.

Schedule & Hours

The ideal candidate will have a flexible work schedule and able to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in Canada. Work permit sponsorship is not available. This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization. The hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.

Four Seasons is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.