Cook

Germain Hôtels; Toronto; On-site; CAD 23,753 - 33,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

Gym access

On-site gym

Job summary

Germain Hotels in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a passionate cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, cook, and process food using various methods under the guidance of the executive chef, with strong mise en place and organizational skills to work under pressure.

The ideal candidate has a professional diploma in institutional cooking, 1–2 years of restaurant experience, and solid culinary technique, with a team-oriented mindset and reliability.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Team player

Autonomy

Adaptability

Responsibility

Education

Professional diploma in institutional cooking

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: $20,90

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.