Cook 2 - Events (Part Time)

Art Gallery of Ontario; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading art institution as a Cook 2, Events, where your culinary skills will shine in a dynamic environment. This role involves preparing and executing high-quality dishes for various events, ensuring guest satisfaction through exceptional food service. You'll work under the guidance of experienced culinary leaders, honing your skills in a creative and collaborative setting. Enjoy the perks of working at one of North America's largest art galleries, with opportunities for growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark!

Benefits

Discounts to GoodLife Fitness

Free tickets to major exhibits

Discounts at major attractions

Free admission for friends and family

Discounts at the gift shop and bistro

Qualifications

• A few years experience in high-quality hospitality or banquets operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food handling and advanced cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares food for events, ensuring quality and timely service.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Food handling

Advanced cooking techniques

Teamwork

Time management

Organization skills

Understanding of contemporary cuisine

Hospitality practices

Cultural sensitivity

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Cook 2, Events

Occasional Part-time

Up to 24 hours per week on an as-needed basis; must be available days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Location: Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces.

We are currently seeking a Cook 2, Events to join our Food & Beverage team. Under the direction of the Manager, Events Culinary Operations, F&B, the incumbent will participate in all food preparation, set up, service and breakdown of events as scheduled.

Rate of Pay: $20.09 - $25.48 per hour.

Responsibilities:

1. Organizes, prepares and executes mis en place items for the outlets services according to standard recipes and directives of Chef on Duty including:

• Preparation of all cold and hot items for service including but not limited to: vegetables, starches, desserts, sandwiches and salads.
• Set up and organization of station for optimum quality product, and efficient, timely service.
• Boiling, steaming, sautéing and plating and garnishing of all relevant items.
• Responds to guest requests and special dietary needs as required.

Participates in post Service breakdown:

• Ensures proper food storage and product turnover.
• Cleans and sanitizes station and equipment to departmental standards.
• Cleans and maintains fridge and relevant storage areas to ensure proper food storage, product turnover, product disposal and recycling of all relevant food products.
• Identifies product and/or prep needs to Chef on Duty.

Maintains knowledge of safety and sanitation codes, ensuring quality standards are met.

Ensures food is of good quality and seasoned appropriately by regularly tasting and assessing quality and freshness.

Qualifications:

• A few years experience at a high quality, volume, hospitality or banquets operation.
• Understanding of contemporary creative cuisine.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food handling and advanced cooking techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to handle all kitchen equipment, and demonstrate safe handling to others.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food handling, safety and sanitation standards.
• Teamwork, time management, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospitality practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural difference, sensitivity, awareness and lived experience.

Benefits:

• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
• Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
• Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
• Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, apply now!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility:

At the AGO, we lead global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions, and programs, reflecting the diverse community we serve. Committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, we embed these values into our strategic plan and ongoing priorities.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/ago/jobs/viewall. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.