Italian Cook

Gusto-Italian-3; Caledon; Sur place; CAD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gusto-Italian-3 in Caledon East, Ontario is seeking an experienced Italian Cook to join our busy restaurant kitchen. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of professional Italian cooking experience and a strong command of authentic Italian cuisine, fresh pasta, sauces, risotto, and pizza.

You will independently manage kitchen stations, ensure high-quality dishes, maintain proper portion control, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional Italian cooking experience.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine and techniques.
• Proficient in pasta, sauces, risotto, pizza, seafood, meat, soups, salads, and appetizers.

Responsabilités

• Prepare fresh pasta, sauces, risotto, pizza, seafood, meat, soups, and salads.
• Independently manage all kitchen stations: grill, sauté, pasta, fryer.
• Maintain knife skills, portion control, and food presentation.
• Monitor inventory, stock rotation, ordering, and minimize waste.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and proper storage.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Connaissances

Italian cooking

Pasta making

Kitchen stations

Food safety

Time management

Team player

Formation

Culinary Diploma

Food Handler Certificate (Ontario)

Red Seal Certification (asset)

Description du poste

NOW HIRING – EXPERIENCED ITALIAN COOK

Location: Caledon East, Ontario

We are looking for a highly skilled, reliable, and experienced Italian Cook to join our restaurant kitchen team.

A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL ITALIAN COOKING EXPERIENCE IS MANDATORY.

Job Responsibilities & Required Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience working in a professional Italian restaurant kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine and traditional cooking techniques.
• Extensive experience preparing fresh pasta, homemade sauces, risotto, pizza, seafood, meat dishes, soups, salads, and appetizers.
• Ability to independently handle all kitchen stations, including grill, sauté, pasta, fryer, and food preparation.
• Excellent knife skills, food preparation, cooking, and presentation techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, maintain consistent food quality, and ensure proper portion control.
• Experience with food inventory, stock rotation, ordering, and minimizing food waste.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, cleaning, and proper food storage.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a busy restaurant environment.
• Must maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked kitchen.
• Must be reliable, punctual, hardworking, and a strong team player.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Certifications & Qualifications:

• Valid Ontario-recognized Food Handler Certificate – REQUIRED.
• Minimum 5 years of professional Italian cooking experience – REQUIRED.
• Culinary Arts Diploma or equivalent culinary training—Preferred.
• Red Seal Cook Certification—An asset.
• WHMIS training—An asset.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario food safety and health regulations.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AT LEAST 5 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL ITALIAN COOKING EXPERIENCE.

THIS REQUIREMENT IS STRICTLY MANDATORY AND NON-NEGOTIABLE.

We are looking for an experienced cook who can independently manage kitchen responsibilities and consistently prepare high-quality Italian food.

Only qualified candidates with proven Italian restaurant experience and the required kitchen skills will be contacted for an interview.