Cook - fine dining

Adecco Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Canada is seeking an experienced Cook for a temporary position in Toronto's Yorkville area. The role involves preparing high-quality meals for a special event over 12 days. Ideal candidates will have a fine dining background, culinary creativity, and a commitment to hygiene standards. If you pride yourself on your cooking skills and enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a line cook, ideally in fine dining.
• Thorough knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-centric approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients by washing, chopping, and cutting vegetables and fruits.
• Cooking meals using various kitchen equipment.
• Maintaining cleanliness and adhering to food safety regulations.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Adecco is currently seeking a skilled experienced Cook to join our client's team for a project in Toronto, ON (Yorkville area). As part of a high-end food services department of a hotel in Yorkville, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality meals to our valued customers. This is an interim need for 12 consecutive days as they host a special event and require additional support in their kitchen. If you bring 3 years of direct experience, have a flair for culinary artistry and enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen environment, we encourage you to apply!

Location : Toronto, ON

Employment Type : Temporary / Full-time

Hours : morning and / or afternoon / evening shifts

Pay Rate : $25-28 / hour (commensurate based on experience.

Responsibilities

Washing, chopping, and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare ingredients.

Creating delicious salads and assembling premade options like sandwiches.

Portioning products, such as vegetables and meats, to ensure accurate meal preparation.

Utilizing various kitchen equipment, such as grill tops, fryers, stoves, ovens, etc., to cook and prepare meals.

Maintaining kitchen cleanliness to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a safe working environment.

Monitoring and replenishing stock to ensure a smooth workflow.

Adhering to food safety regulations and wearing proper PPE, including hats, hairnets, and beard nets, while handling food.

Accepting additional shifts outside the regular schedule to meet operational demands.

Being available to work on both weekdays and weekends.

Requirements :

3+ years previous line cook experience in a fast paced, dynamic restaurant / F&B department - asset to those who come from a fine dining setting.

Thorough knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment operation.

A commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Creative, detailed and versatile - part of the interview includes creating a dish with specific ingredients.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills - customer centric approach.

Legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.

Willingness to wear the uniform and required PPE onsite.

Do you take pride in your cooking abilities, polished and engaging food plating abilities and have a bigger picture vision - is so, please apply now to this Line Cook job in Toronto, ON for immediate employment consideration. Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.