Line Cook

Push Operations; Toronto; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday mornings

Brand reputation

Supportive team environment

Job summary

McEwan TD in Toronto is seeking a reliable Line Cook for weekday breakfast and lunch service in a fast-paced PATH location. You will prepare breakfast items, assemble mise-en-place, and support a smooth transition from breakfast to lunch while upholding quality and presentation standards.

We offer a consistent weekday schedule with morning shifts, a reputable culinary brand, and a collaborative team environment focused on quality and efficient execution during high-volume service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong breakfast cookery and high-volume service execution.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Punctual, dependable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily breakfast items with consistency and speed.
• Prepare and portion ingredients in advance for morning service.
• Maintain quality, presentation, and holding standards for breakfast.
• Monitor breakfast inventory and communicate restocking needs.
• Assist with lunch mise-en-place and station setup.
• Support hot and cold line execution during peak lunch periods.
• Ensure smooth transition from breakfast to lunch service.
• Maintain a clean, food-safe work environment.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Assist with receiving, storage, and rotation of products.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure efficient service flow and uphold brand standards.

Skills

Line cook experience

Prep cook

Breakfast cookery

High-volume service

Teamwork

Job description

Schedule: Monday to Friday | 30–35 hours per week | Morning shifts

About the Role

McEwan TD is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Line Cook to support our weekday breakfast and lunch operations in a fast-paced PATH location. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured morning service, takes pride in food quality, and can execute efficiently during high-volume periods.

Key Responsibilities

Breakfast Preparation

• Execute daily breakfast menu items with consistency and speed, including egg-based dishes, breakfast sandwiches, hot proteins, and grab-and-go offerings
• Prepare and portion ingredients in advance to ensure a smooth and efficient morning service
• Maintain quality, presentation, and proper holding standards for all breakfast items
• Monitor inventory levels for breakfast service and communicate restocking needs

Lunch Support

• Assist with lunch mise-en-place including chopping, portioning, sauce preparation, and station setup
• Support hot and cold line execution during peak lunch periods, ensuring timely and accurate order completion
• Ensure seamless transition from breakfast to lunch service, maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment in accordance with health and safety standards
• Follow all recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications set by McEwan
• Assist with receiving, storage, and rotation of products
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure efficient service flow and uphold brand standards

Qualifications

• Previous line cook or prep cook experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong understanding of breakfast cookery and high-volume service execution
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
• Punctual, dependable, and team-oriented

What We Offer

• Consistent weekday schedule with mornings only
• Opportunity to work in a reputable and well-established culinary brand
• Supportive team environment focused on quality and execution

This role requires consistency, speed, and attention to detail, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality breakfast service and supporting a seamless, high-volume lunch operation.