Cook (Garde Manger/Cold Kitchen)

Olive & Fig; Toronto; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Olive & Fig in Toronto is seeking Kitchen Staff to craft visually stunning charcuterie displays and support daily kitchen operations.

You will assemble cheeses, meats, fruits, and accompaniments, maintain high food safety standards, and help with on-site events as needed.

Candidates should have culinary education or experience, ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience or education is an asset.
• The role requires attention to detail and a creative approach.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Olive & Fig food standards, presentation, and quality across all food prep stages.
• Ensure kitchen activities run timely and follow health & safety practices.
• Offer ideas to improve kitchen performance.
• Assist with food and inventory handling and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Attend off-site events if required.

Job description

Kitchen Staff

Days of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday

Time of Operation: 7AM to 4PM (can fluctuate based on demand)

Who We are:

Established in 2019, Olive & Fig provides a luxury grazing experience to the Greater Toronto Area with our unique tables, platters and boxes and we continue to innovate with new products and compelling marketing strategies to delight and reach more consumers. As the first e-commerce charcuterie delivery company in the GTA, we have become experts in our industry. Our exceptional product quality and elevated style have made us a favourite of households and corporations alike, including Pinterest, Fable, Shopify, Canadian Tire, Bell Canada, Mejuri, Google and others

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

As Kitchen Staff, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning and appealing charcuterie and catering displays. You will be tasked with assembling a variety of cheeses, meats, fruits, and other accompaniments to create artful and delicious grazing experiences.

Attention to detail and a creative flair are essential to succeed in this role. You will also be tasked to support the Olive & Fig team by performing various kitchen duties.

This role will expand and develop as our company grows. Initially, the position's primary responsibilities will be but are not limited to:

• Adhering to Olive & Fig food standards, presentation and quality across all areas during all stages of food preparation and production
• Ensuring that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner and that all Health & Safety and food hygiene practices are followed
• Offering suggestions and creative ideas that can improve the kitchen's performance
• Assisting in the physical arrangement of food and other inventory, which may include lifting, storage and organization of weighty items
• Attend off-site events, if required

Experience and Qualifications

• Culinary education an asset
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• The ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response
• Food Handler Certification preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs, bend and reach overhead, squat or stoop to reach items, stand for long periods of time