Cook - Offsite Catering

Oliverbonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini in Toronto is hiring a full-time cook. You will perform day-to-day food preparation, follow recipes and presentation specs, and keep prep areas clean while upholding sanitation and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years cooking experience in fast-paced settings; a culinary diploma is an asset. You must be able to stand for long periods and work weekends, evenings, and holidays; legally eligible to work in Canada.

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 as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager
• Day to day food preparation of the restaurant 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

Skills

Cooking

Knife handling

Under pressure

Sanitation & safety

Flexibility

Education

Culinary diploma/degree

Tools

WHMIS

MSDS

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 restaurant 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

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 as needed

Full time position

Legally eligible to work in Canada

This is a current vacancy

Wage $19 -$22 / hour

AI Disclosure

To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate