Chef de Partie - Catering

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

50% dining discount for all O&B

Training and development opportunities

Health benefits

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants is seeking a Prep Chef de Partie in Toronto, Canada. The role involves supporting the kitchen team, handling day‑to‑day food prep, and ensuring adherence to O&B standards in a fast-paced setting.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years cooking experience, a passion for pizza and pasta, knife handling skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. Evening/weekend availability and legal eligibility to work in Canada are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset.
• Passionate about the craft of cooking, especially pizza and pasta.
• An understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Able to spend 100% of the time standing.
• Valid Food Handlers certificate, preferred.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• This is a full time position / Prep chef de partie.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager.
• Day to day food preparation of the restaurant 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.

Skills

Pizza & pasta focus

Knife handling

Cooking under pressure

Team player

Food safety

Education

Culinary diploma/degree

Job description

Company Description

Whether in our kitchens, dining rooms, event venues or offices, our singular purpose is to captivate guests with our unparalleled quality, service, and food and wine knowledge. We achieve this only through the excellence, innovation and passion of our team members. If you are seeking a rewarding career that involves first rate training and education, mentoring and development, attractive compensation, and inspiring rewards and recognition, consider joining Oliver and Bonacini Restaurants.

Company Description

Whether in our kitchens, dining rooms, event venues or offices, our singular purpose is to captivate guests with our unparalleled quality, service, and food and wine knowledge. We achieve this only through the excellence, innovation and passion of our team members. If you are seeking a rewarding career that involves first rate training and education, mentoring and development, attractive compensation, and inspiring rewards and recognition, consider joining Oliver and Bonacini Restaurants.

What's In It For You

• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• 50% dining discount for all O&B locations for you and up to 3 guests
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
• O&B is one of Canada's leading hospitality companies, offering a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities!

Job Description

Our Chef de Partie's 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. They show initiative, team work, walk with a \"snap in their step\" and with a sense of mission. 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 restaurant 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

• 3+ years cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset
• Passionate about the craft of cooking, especially pizza and pasta
• An understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Able to spend 100% of the time standing
• Valid Food Handlers certificate, preferred
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• This is a full time position / Prep chef de partie
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

This is a current vacancy.

Wage:

$20 - $24

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.