Cook

Crystal Fountain Event Venue; Markham; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Fountain Event Venue in Markham, Ontario, is seeking a kitchen/culinary professional with 1–2 years of experience for on-site catering duties. The role involves event coordination, menu planning, and food preparation for diverse guests.

You will manage inventory, train staff, and ensure high standards in a fast-paced environment, including handling special dietary needs and supervising banquet operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related catering/kitchen experience.
• On-site work in a catering environment, Ontario.
• Knowledge of Canadian cuisine is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special events and organize buffets and banquets.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for events.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies as needed.
• Prepare and cook meals and dishes, including for allergies.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas for quality and safety.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Organize and manage kitchen operations and cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Organized

Excellent oral communication

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

LANGUAGES

• English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

• Urban area
• Catering firm

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

CUISINE SPECIALTIES

• Canadian

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management