Event Kitchen Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Catering

Cleese Catering; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleese Catering in Toronto, ON is hiring a full-time Prep Cook to support on-site kitchen operations for events and daily service, ensuring quality and efficiency.

You will prepare ingredients, portion and organize items, assist with cooking and baking, follow recipes and safety guidelines, keep stations clean, and collaborate with chefs to deliver timely, high-standard meals for board meetings, conferences and weddings.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare, portion, and organize ingredients.
• Supports cooking and baking activities to aid menu execution.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Clear communication with chefs and kitchen staff.
• Experience in commercial kitchen or catering is beneficial.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate loads.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Culinary training or certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, portion items, and keep workstations organized.
• Assist with basic cooking and baking tasks.
• Follow recipes and maintain food safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure timely service.
• Maintain clean tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Support event service for boards, conferences, weddings and private dinners.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking & baking

Food & Beverage knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Reliability

Education

Formal culinary training or food safety certification

Job description

Cleese Catering in Toronto, ON is hiring a full-time Prep Cook to support on-site kitchen operations for events and daily service, ensuring quality and efficiency.

You will prepare ingredients, portion and organize items, assist with cooking and baking, follow recipes and safety guidelines, keep stations clean, and collaborate with chefs to deliver timely, high-standard meals for board meetings, conferences and weddings.