Full-Time Third Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen Prep & Buffets

Great Canadian Entertainment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Canadian Entertainment is seeking a capable kitchen assistant under the Chef de Partie to support cooks in preparing all menu items for buffet and restaurant outlets. You will help maintain a safe, efficient kitchen and multi-task in a fast-paced environment while leading by example to create memorable guest experiences.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to recipes, food safety, and collaboration with fellow kitchen staff to deliver high-quality dishes during service hours, including

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or a minimum of one year related work experience.
• Completion of Safe Food Handling course or Safe Food Handler Certificate.
• Strong knife handling skills.
• Ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety requirements.
• Ability to perform tasks effectively and safely within prescribed time limits.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow employees and management as part of a team.
• Ability to successfully pass criminal record check.
• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing all menu items with strict adherence to menu and ingredients specifications.
• Ensure a high caliber of food service for guest
• Prepare, setup, stock up and tear down buffet as instructed
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, dressings, sauces, vegetables, fruits and other food items in accordance with specific recipes
• Reheat soups, crock pots and gravy as required
• Work co-operatively with other kitchen personnel to prepare hot and cold appetizers for the buffet and restaurant outlets
• Assist Cook 1 and Cook 2 with preparing meat, seafood and raw food items in accordance with established recipes and food safety standards
• Assist in preparing food items for catering and special events
• Comply with food safety regulations and ensure all temperature logs are completed accurately.
• Control food waste and spoilage
• Responsible for restocking items as required
• Clean and sanitize workstation before and after food preparation
• Inspect work area daily and report any hazards and/or defective equipment to the Chef de Partie immediately
• Comply with all health and safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Report all injuries, accidents and unusual conditions to the Chef de Partie immediately
• Performing other duties as required

Skills

Knife handling

Food safety

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Safe Food Handling certificate

Job description

Great Canadian Entertainment is seeking a capable kitchen assistant under the Chef de Partie to support cooks in preparing all menu items for buffet and restaurant outlets. You will help maintain a safe, efficient kitchen and multi-task in a fast-paced environment while leading by example to create memorable guest experiences.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to recipes, food safety, and collaboration with fellow kitchen staff to deliver high-quality dishes during service hours, including