Cook 2 for Corporate Service - Fine Dining

Sodexo Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and uniforms

Flexible work environment

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Cook 2 for Corporate Service - Fine Dining in Toronto. The role involves preparing meals for Fine Dining and events, with emphasis on quality, portion control, and waste reduction. You will support kitchen operations, line setup, inventory, and sanitation under supervision, ensuring timely, high-quality service.

Requirements include 2–3 years cooking experience and culinary certification assets; strong teamwork, communication, and ability to work flexible hours are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant (asset).
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Positive attitude and direct communication skills.
• Flexible hours, including early mornings and late nights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for Fine Dining and Events; assist in all kitchen activities to ensure high quality food.
• Organize the day’s prepping: line setup and prepping.
• Monitor inventory and assist with receiving items.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness according to health standards.
• Assist training of kitchen team members and ensure duties are performed.
• Coordinate with Banquets, Outlets and Guest Services; may interact with guests.

Skills

Cooking experience

Following recipes

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Culinary diploma/degree

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Cook 2 for Corporate Service - Fine Dining

• Full-time
• Province: ON
• Compensation: CAD 19 - CAD 20 - hourly

Wage:$19-$20

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 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 team member; 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, Requireto work nights

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant is an asset
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset
• Food Handler’s Certification is an asset
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and late nights
• Positive attitude and direct communication skills

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.

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