Line Cook

College Mercatto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health care spending account

Staff meals

Dining discounts

Ongoing training

Work-life balance

Job summary

Mercatto in Toronto is seeking a Line Cook to join the College Street Mercatto team. You will prepare and cook from scratch, staying organized during busy service.

We value detail, teamwork, and cleanliness, with hands-on training and opportunities for growth. Eligible staff receive benefits like tuition reimbursement and health care spending accounts.

If you’re reliable and passionate about quality, you’ll thrive in a collaborative kitchen that supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Follow recipes and procedures to ensure consistency.
• Detail oriented, organized, and committed to high-quality standards.
• A team player who communicates clearly and respectfully.
• Someone who takes pride in cleanliness, station setup, and prep.
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to grow your skills through hands-on training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items from scratch.
• Responsible for executing service with consistency and efficiency.
• Communicate with the kitchen and dining room team to support smooth service.
• Support inventory rotation, restocking, and opening/closing duties.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Punctual

Clear communicator

Job description

For over 25 years, Mercatto is all about great food, genuine hospitality, and bringing people together across five locations.

We are looking for a Line Cook to join the College Street Mercatto team located the MaRs building. We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organized during busy service.

WHO YOU ARE

• Comfortable following recipes and procedures to ensure consistency
• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to high-quality standards
• A team player who communicates clearly and respectfully
• Someone who takes pride in cleanliness, station setup, and prep
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to grow your skills through hands‑on training

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Prepare and cook menu items from scratch
• Responsible for executing service with consistency and efficiency
• Communicate with the kitchen and dining room team to support smooth service
• Support inventory rotation, restocking, and opening/closing duties
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative kitchen environment

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Real career growth, with many of our leaders having been promoted from within
• Tuition reimbursement for hospitality-specific learning and development
• Health Care Spending Account for eligible team members
• Complimentary staff meals provided on shift & dining discounts across all eight Alter Ego Group restaurants
• Experience isn’t everything — you’ll receive ongoing, hands‑on training
• Schedules that aim to support a healthy work/life balance

This posting is for an existing position vacancy

Accessibility & Accommodation

Mercatto aims to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.