Cook | Seasonal Part-Time | Rogers Stadium

UNAVAILABLE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading venue management company, where you can join the culinary team as a Line and Prep Cook. This seasonal role at a vibrant outdoor stadium offers the chance to showcase your culinary skills, work with a dynamic team, and enjoy a fun and energetic environment during a busy concert season. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking delicious menu items while ensuring food safety and quality standards are met. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and are passionate about food, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Culinary school diploma or equivalent certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to high quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Knowledge of Italian Cuisine

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.

Position Summary

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.

About the Venue

Welcome to Rogers Stadium, a new 50,000 capacity outdoor venue in North Toronto. Oak View Group serves the stadium as its main Food & Beverage partner during a brief but intense season of 12-15 concerts, running from June to September. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking for an extra gig, part-time work, and a fun work environment.

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
• Performs 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 ourpeople, improves ourservice, and raises ourexcellence. 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.