Cook 1, Executive Dining Services

Sodexo Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible environment

Competitive compensation

Training programs

Growth opportunities

Uniform provided

Job summary

Sodexo Group in Toronto, Downtown, is seeking a kitchen professional to prepare meals to high standards and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure guests receive top-quality food. This role supports line prep, organization, and inventory control across Fine Dining and Event services.

The candidate should have cooking experience, a culinary background, and strong communication. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation rules, and potential nights depending on shift needs.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant is an asset.
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Positive attitude and direct communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for Fine Dining and Event sections and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure guests receive high-quality food items.
• Organize day’s prepping, line setup and prepping for the restaurant.
• Monitor inventory, advise supervisor of low items and assist with receiving and stock checks.
• Maintain sanitation standards meeting health board and hotel requirements.
• Assist in training kitchen staff and ensure duties are performed during shifts.
• Promote teamwork and coordinate with Banquets, Outlets and Guest Services.

Skills

Cooking under pressure

Communication

Education

Culinary diploma/degree

Tools

Knife handling

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 22 - CAD 24 - hourly

Company Description

Wage:$22 - 24

Location: Toronto, Downtown

What Makes Sodexo Different:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

Prepare meals in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes. Control food for a respective section(s) usage to minimize waste.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare meals for respective section(s) Fine DiningA la Carte and Event and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure that guests receive high quality food items in a timely manner. Coordinate the smooth service in relation to the pass and pick-up of food.
• Organize the day’s prepping for the restaurants; line set-up and prepping.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items and assist in receiving items and taking inventory as needed.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and hotel requirements.
• Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Assist in the training of kitchen staff; ensure that all cook’s duties have been performed during shift.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Banquets, Outlets and Guest Services. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Ability to perform functions with minimal supervision
• May assist by performing ware washer/dishwasher or other kitchen duties as needed.
• May assist with other duties as assigned
• In carrying out your duties you will follow all Company and Brand Standards

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Remain stationary for extended periods of time
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils

Other:

• Communication skills (written and oral) are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff or guests.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, or when keeping track of inventory.
• This person utilizes problem solving and reasoning abilities
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or provincial government agency.
• Monday to Friday only, May be required to work nights

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• - 3-4 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant is an asset
• - Culinary diploma/degree is an asset
• - Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• - Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure
• - Positive attitude and direct communication skills

Additional Information

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.