Cook, Events- Toronto Board of Trade

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event space in Toronto is seeking a passionate Cook to join their team. This role involves food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring guest satisfaction through quality service. The ideal candidate will have prior cooking experience, understand food safety, and be ready to work in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Benefits

Gratuity Sharing

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

50% Dining Discount

Employee Referral Program

Training and development opportunities

Access to Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years cooking experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking techniques.
• Able to spend 100% of the time standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef and Chef.
• Maintain cleanliness of food prep areas and equipment.
• Follow recipes and portion controls as specified.

Skills

Knife handling skills

Food safety

Cleanliness

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Culinary diploma/degree

Job description

Company Description

A state-of-the-art event space in an unparalled location on Toronto’s waterfront. This bright, modern, leading-edge location can accommodate up to 400 guests with ample arrangements available for every type of occasion.

Our chef-driven kitchen, first-class service team, and dedicated on-site event coordinators ensure style, sophistication and attention to detail are at the forefront of every corporate, social or celebratory engagement

What's in it for you?

• Gratuity Sharing
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
• 50% Dining Discount for all O&B locations
• Employee Referral Program
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage

Job Description

Our Cooks show inspired quality in all of their work. Their passion for food and cooking is infectious and they have a desire to serve the best every time. Cleanliness is maintained throughout service and they gladly honour guest special requests.

The Day to Day:

• Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager
• Day to day food preparation of the event space according to O&B standards
• Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specification as set by the restaurant
• Maintain a prep list of station duties
• Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness
• Assist in food inventory and control
• Assist in properly receiving and storing delivered items
• Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines
• Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required

Qualifications

• 1-2 years cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant or event/ catering environment
• 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.
• Able to spend 100% of the time standing
• Available weekends, evenings, and holidays
  

Additional Information

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.