Cook | Seasonal Part-Time | Rogers Stadium

Oak View Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in venue management is seeking a Line and Prep Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. This seasonal role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, preparing high-quality dishes while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a culinary school diploma and at least two years of cooking experience, particularly in Italian cuisine. Join a diverse team dedicated to creating exceptional live event experiences and enjoy a collaborative work atmosphere where your culinary skills can shine. This is a unique chance to contribute to a vibrant hospitality environment while enjoying the thrill of live events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a cook with a culinary diploma.
• In-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and cooking methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items efficiently while ensuring quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, complying with safety standards.

Skills

Cooking methods

Food safety regulations

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Culinary school diploma

Professional culinary certificates

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

The Line and Prep Cook is an essential part of the kitchen team, responsible for preparing and cooking menu items efficiently and to the highest quality standards. They ensure food is plated attractively, prepared on time, and meets food safety regulations. Working in collaboration with their team, the Line and Prep Cook helps maintain an organized, clean, and well-stocked kitchen while ensuring a positive work environment. Must be comfortable working in outdoor conditions.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $20.00 CAD.

This is a seasonal role from approximately June 1, 2025- October 15, 2025.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff, following the specifications, recipes and techniques of the company.
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Set up stocking stations with all necessary supplies.
• Garnish each dish in a creative and aesthetically pleasing manner.
• Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
• Monitor product freshness and rotate out old product based on a schedule created by the restaurant.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Culinary school diploma or other professional culinary certificates.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a cook.
• In-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures characteristic of the Italian cuisine.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Must be able to work different shifts, which may include holidays, evenings and weekends.
• Able to legally work in Canada.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.