Line Cook

Queens Harbour; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Queens Harbour is seeking a cook for the summer season in Mississauga. You’ll work a high-volume line, keep your station dialed-in, and contribute to a busy service with up to 400 covers.

You’ll prep mise en place to spec, maintain a clean station, and communicate clearly with the team to keep the line moving. The role requires strong knife skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a team-first attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year on a professional line
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong knife skills and foundational cooking techniques
• Team-first attitude and genuine passion for the craft
• Valid Food Handler certification or willingness to obtain
• Physical stamina - on your feet, in the heat, for the full shift

Responsibilities

• Executing dishes consistently and efficiently across your station during high-volume service
• Preparing mise en place to spec before every service — no shortcuts
• Maintaining a clean, organized station throughout the entire shift
• Communicating clearly with the team during service to keep the line moving
• Receiving and storing product properly, rotating stock and minimizing waste
• Following all recipes, plating standards, and portion guidelines
• Upholding all health, safety, and food handling standards at all times
• Supporting the team during prep and assist with closing duties as assigned

Skills

Knife skills

Under pressure

Team player

Food Handler cert

Stamina

High-volume cooking

Job description

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

A cook who loves the rush. Someone who shows up ready, keeps their station dialed in, and holds the standard when it's 400 covers deep and the tickets aren't stopping. You don't wait to be told what needs doing. You see it, you do it, and you bring everyone around you up with you.

WHAT THE ROLE LOOKS LIKE

• Executing dishes consistently and efficiently across your station during high-volume service
• Preparing mise en place to spec before every service — no shortcuts
• Maintaining a clean, organized station throughout the entire shift
• Communicating clearly with the team during service to keep the line moving
• Receiving and storing product properly, rotating stock and minimizing waste
• Following all recipes, plating standards, and portion guidelines
• Upholding all health, safety, and food handling standards at all times
• Supporting the team during prep and assist with closing duties as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum 1 yearr o experience on a professional line
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Strong knife skills and solid foundational cooking techniques
• A team-first attitude and genuine passion for the craft
• Valid Food Handler certification or willingness to obtain
• Physical stamina - on your feet, in the heat, for the full shift

WHY QH?

Because the team is the reason we win.

At Queens Harbour, every person on this line knows what the person next to them needs — and they deliver it before being asked. That's not a policy. That's just how we're built. When you're part of this crew you feel it from day one — in the way we communicate, the way we grind through a brutal Saturday together, and the way we celebrate when we nail it.

You’ll spend your summer at one of the most exciting spots in the city. Waterfront views, a packed house every night, and a kitchen that operates at a level most cooks never get to experience. That combination is rare. We know it.

245 Queens Quay West, Toronto Full-time and part-time available Summer season