Chef de Partie - Catering

Oliverbonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini is hiring a prep chef de partie to support our busy kitchen in Toronto. You will perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef and General Manager while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency in recipes, portions, and presentation.

You will also help keep prep lists and sanitation in line with our safety guidelines. Ideal candidates have 3+ years cooking in fast-paced settings, a culinary diploma, and a passion for crafting pizza and pasta.

Qualifications

• 3+ years cooking in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset.
• Passionate about cooking, especially pizza and pasta.
• Understand professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Able to take direction and work calmly under pressure.
• Able to stand 100% of shift.
• Valid Food Handler certificate preferred.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager.
• Daily food preparation of the restaurant according to O&B standards.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications.
• Maintain a prep list of station duties.
• Follow FIFO to maximize freshness.
• Assist in food inventory and control.
• Assist in receiving and storing deliveries.
• Clean prep areas, equipment, utensils; maintain sanitation and hygiene.
• Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Knife handling

Education

Culinary diploma/degree

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 pressureAble 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

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.