Cook | (Prep, Line & Sr. Line) | Cluny Bistro

The Distillery Restaurants Corp; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading restaurant in Toronto’s Distillery Historic District as a Cook. This role offers an opportunity to develop your culinary skills under the guidance of experienced chefs. Enjoy competitive hourly wages, tips, and growth opportunities in a vibrant kitchen environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Food discounts at all restaurants

Participation in cooking competitions

Field trips to food producers

Recognition rewards for outstanding work

Qualifications

• 2-8 years' cooking experience for Line & Sr. Line Cook roles.
• 1 year for Prep Cook positions.
• Experience with French cuisine is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Preparing food according to recipes and specifications.
• Maintaining clean and organized stations.
• Collaborating with back-of-house team members.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Team Collaboration

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Job description

Our beautiful Cluny Bistro and Boulangerie is actively seeking talented and experienced SENIORLINE COOKS, LINE COOKS and PREP COOKSto join our Back of House Team!
We’re located in theDistillery Historic District, one of North America's most exciting art and shopping destinations and home to some of the top-ranked restaurants in the City of Toronto.

The Distillery Restaurants Corp.is the creator of Cluny Bistro, El Catrin, Pure Spirits, Madrina Bar y Tapas and Distillery Events. Are you a passionate Cook,looking for a new kitchen to build and develop your skill-set?Does the idea of working with a world-class culinary teamspark your interest? ThenCluny Bistrois the place for you!

Please note: You must already have legal permission to work in Canada to be considered for this role.

What you’ll experience with The DRC:

• $18.00 - $22.00 PER HOUR, plus tips and food discounts at all our restaurants.
• CAREER GROWTH! Learn under the guidance ofCluny Bistro’s Executive Chef, Taylor McMeekin, and The DRC Chefs team led by Culinary Director, Tim Miles.
• CONTESTS! Greatest Dish Challenge: Ourcooking competition open to all DRC cooks with a $250 CASH prize. It’s also a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have a panel of DRC Managers and Chefs 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.
• Infusing care for the customer experience and the restaurant’s reputation in every dish.
• 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.
• Being kind and supportive with your colleagues on every shift.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• EXPERIENCE. You have at least 2 - 8 years’ cooking experience (for Line & Sr. Line Cook roles) or 1 year of experience (for Prep Cook positions) in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Ideally, you have experience with French cuisine.
• 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.