Cook

Germain Hotels group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel rates on stays

On-site gym

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Germain Hotels group is seeking a passionate cook to join our kitchen team. You will be involved in mise en place, preparation, and dish assembly, while ensuring quality and efficiency under the supervision of the executive chef.

The role requires a professional diploma in institutional cooking and 1–2 years of experience in the restaurant industry. We offer travel-rate perks and on-site gym access, with a collaborative and independent work environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in institutional cooking is required.
• 1–2 years of relevant restaurant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques.
• Ability to work in a team with focus on quality and efficiency.
• Autonomy, adaptability and responsibility are valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and process food using various methods and techniques under the executive chef's guidance.
• Perform food picking, washing, peeling and cutting operations.
• Ensure proper segmentation, assembly and packaging of food items.
• Ensure proper rotation and storage of food supplies.
• Adhere to quality standards established within the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Autonomy

Quality focus

Education

Institutional cooking diploma

Job description

Are your best culinary successes driven by passion? That’s wonderful; we are looking for someone who is passionate about quality—both in taste and presentation for a cook position. Mise en place, preparation, and dish assembly are second nature to you; you have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure. Come put some passion on our plates!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, cook, and process food using various methods and techniques, ranging from simple to specialized, all under the guidance of the executive chef;
• Perform food picking, washing, peeling, and cutting operations;
• Ensure proper segmentation, assembly, and packaging of food items;
• Ensure proper rotation and storage of food supplies;
• Adhere to the quality standards established within the team.

What You’ll Bring

• A professional diploma in institutional cooking;
• One to Two years of relevant experience in the restaurant industry;
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques;
• Ability to work as part of a team, with a focus on quality and efficiency;
• Autonomy, adaptability, and a sense of responsibility.

What We Offer

• Are you passionate about travel? Enjoy special rates during your stays at Germain Hotels as you explore the country; over and over again!
• A work environment that encourages creativity and independence; contribute to the growth of a company that strives to help you advance and recognizes you for who you truly are;
• Love doing squats? Access a state-of-the-art gym right at your workplace.

Hiring hourly rate: $23.23

This position is unionized, and compensation is set as per the current collective agreement.

Backfill for an existing position.

Germain Hotels may use artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support the screening and assessment of applications. All hiring decisions are made by our HR team and hiring managers based on each candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications and alignment with the role requirements.