Cook (Line/Senior Line) | Distillery Restaurants

The Distillery Restaurants Corp; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Career growth

Cash prize contests

Field trips

Cash prizes

Job summary

The Distillery Restaurants Corp in Toronto seeks talented Line Cooks and Senior Line Cooks to join our bustling kitchens. You’ll work with a world-class culinary team, preparing dishes with precision and creativity in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3 years of professional cooking experience and a culinary degree or equivalent, plus strong communication and adaptability. We offer $20–$22 per hour plus food discounts, career growth, contests with cash prizes, field trips to

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• A culinary degree/diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing food according to recipes, portion controls and presentation specs.
• Operating standard kitchen equipment with caution.
• Maintaining clean and organized stations.
• Following FIFO to maximize product freshness.
• Moving food products between outlets as needed.
• Reporting equipment or utensil issues to the chef on duty.
• Working collaboratively with BOH team members.
• Upholding DRC beliefs and values daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

3 years experience

Culinary degree

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Job description

We're looking for talented and passionate Line Cooks and Senior Line Cooks to join our beautiful r restaurants!

The Distillery Restaurants Corp.is the creator of Cluny Bistro, El Catrin, Pure Spirits, Madrina Bar y Tapas, and Distillery Events. We have super opportunities across excellent restaurants for career-oriented culinary pros.Are you a passionate Cook,looking for a new kitchen to build and develop your skill-set?Does the idea of working with world-class culinary teamsspark your interest? ThenThe Distillery Restaurants Corp.is the place for you!

Please note: You must already have legal permission to work in Canada to be considered for this role. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in our recruitment/selection process.
These positions will end in January 2027

What you’ll experience with The DRC:

• $20.00 - $22.00 PER HOUR and food discounts at all our restaurants.
• CAREER GROWTH! Learn under the guidance ofthe DRC’s Executive Chef team led by Chef Tim Miles (Culinary Director).
• CONTESTS! Greatest Dish Challenge: A monthlycooking competition open to all DRC cooks with a $250 CASH prize. This is also a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have a panel of DRC Executive Chefs to try your food.
• TRIPS!Yes, you read that right – field trips!Selected employees get the chance to visit artisan food producers, cooking demos, farms andsuppliersto educate and inspire.
• GOLDEN TICKETS! AKA more cool prizes awarded to team players that arerecognized for their outstanding work ethic.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing food according torecipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set out by our Executive Chef
• Operatingstandard kitchen equipment with caution
• Maintaining clean and organized stations
• Following FIFO method to maximize product freshness
• Moving food products and supplies between outlets when necessary
• Reporting any equipment/utensil malfunctions/deficiencies to Chef on duty
• Working collaboratively with BOH team members
• Encouraging the DRC’s core beliefs and values on a daily basis
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• EXPERIENCE.You have 3 years of professional cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING. You’ve graduated with a culinary degree/diploma or it’sin process. It’s possible that school wasn’t your thing, but you’ve got the equivalent to a college education through a combination of education and experience.
• PASSION. You have agenuine passion for food and a drive to create.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS. You demonstrate exceptional relationship-building and communication skills among your team members at the restaurant.
• ADAPTABILITY. You thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• PERSONALITY. You’re humble coupled with a good sense of humour.

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process where candidates are respected, supported and valued. The DRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please note that accommodations during every part of the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.