Line Cook

Drake Art; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established hospitality brand is seeking a passionate Line Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role focuses on creating high-quality, healthy dishes while collaborating with a team of culinary professionals. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in food, a positive attitude, and a desire to enhance their skills. With a commitment to exceptional service and a vibrant work environment, this position offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive setting. Join a community that values creativity and teamwork, and make your mark in the culinary world.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Development Opportunities

Training Programs

Unique Perks

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Culinary school education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items from start to finish.
• Collaborate with back-of-house staff and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Butchery

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Culinary School Education

Job description

The Drake has been a part of the community and our guests’ lives since 2004. Celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, The Drake is a growing Canadian hospitality brand focused on lifestyle hotels, food + drink, and special events. We’re the destination for the curious, celebrating emerging music and art, serving food and drinks that reimagine the classics, and inspiring our team and guests to embrace fresh perspectives.

At The Drake, we believe culture and community matter and are committed to an exceptional hospitality experience delivered in our signature style—genuine, personal, memorable, and full of discovery. We value honesty and spontaneity, which foster real connections, and see hospitality as an act of care.

The Drake Hotel (Toronto), Drake Devonshire Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County), and Drake Motor Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County) reflect their neighborhoods as inclusive hubs for art, culture, and hospitality, offering seasonal menus, curated curiosities, and genuine service.

Working with The Drake provides the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded, inclusive, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented individuals. We seek curious, collaborative, and continuous learners who want to make an impact and be recognized for it. We are currently hiring a Line Cook to join our talented, fast-paced kitchen team, focusing on high-quality, healthy dishes for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and executing menu items from start to finish, including ingredient prep, butchery, cooking, and plating.
• Using seasonal ingredients while maintaining product knowledge.
• Enhancing skills through learning new techniques and building expertise.
• Collaborating with back-of-house staff.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the station.
• Setting up, breaking down, and cleaning the station properly.
• Following food safety, health, and sanitation protocols.

• 2-4 years of experience in a fast-paced environment is an asset.

• Culinary school education is preferred.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with strong attention to detail.
• Genuine interest in food and a good work ethic.
• Open to constructive criticism, adaptable, and eager to grow within the team.
• Flexible availability to work weekdays and/or weekends.

We offer strong leadership, development opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits, training programs, and unique perks to build rewarding, long-term careers in hospitality.

The Drake is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including BIPOC, refugees, immigrants, two-spirit, LGBT2Q+, gender non-binary persons, and persons with disabilities. Please inform us of any accommodations needed during the application process.