Line Cook

The Ballroom Bowl; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular entertainment venue in Toronto is seeking a Line/Prep Cook to maintain kitchen standards and prepare dishes. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and a Safe Food Handlers Certification. The role emphasizes guest satisfaction and effective communication in a fast-paced environment. Weekend and holiday availability is required. Join us to create memorable dining experiences!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods in a fast-paced environment.
• Available weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Prepare and execute dishes according to specifications.
• Communicate with team members regarding dish timing.

Skills

Communication (Verbal & Written)

Guest satisfaction focus

Time management

Basic food handling knowledge

Education

Safe Food Handlers Certification

Job description

LINE / PREP COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Story

We are where Toronto comes to play. At The Ballroom Bowl we believe our core product is service. We love elevating the game, ensuring that our guests have a stellar experience whether it be through bowling, food & beverage, or private events. Our purpose behind the pins is a commitment to achieve the goal of service excellence through our actions, accountability, and collaboration. In a technology filled world, we love living IRL and connecting with our team members and guests by knocking down a few pins.

Job Description

• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen according to health and safety standards.
• Preparing and executing dishes or prep recipes according to restaurant recipe specifications and according to health and safety standards.
• Maintaining communication with both back of house and front of house team members regarding accurate timing of dishes.
• Effectively communicates any out-of-stock items to management.
• Ensures opening and closing duties are completed to standard and checklists are followed and completed to standard.
• Any waste is recorded and communicated to Culinary Supervisors or Managers.
• Ensuring products are stored and labelled according to standard with FIFO top of mind ensuring freshness or product.
• Ensure allergen processes and procedures are conducted with the highest level of health and safety standards.
• Maintaining high level of detail with checklists, prep sheets, par sheets and line checks.
• Safely operating all restaurant equipment.
• Ability to effectively use KDS systems and expedite food as needed.

Do you roll our way? Qualities we LOVE!

• Respect and Support – Lift them up, help them out. Don’t knock them down unless we are talking about the pins.
• Trust – To earn it, you have to give it.
• Communication (Verbal & Written) - Keeping dialogue open.
• Inclusion – Shine bright. Our differences can be our biggest strengths.
• Empathy – Serve Food. Not ‘tude. Treat all teammates and guests kindly.
• Ability to celebrate the wins.
• Have a ball. Let the good times roll. Radiate so much fun you glow in the dark.
• Be guest obsessed.

Qualifications

• Hospitality driven with guest satisfaction top of mind.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Safe Food Handlers Certification required.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be available weekend and holidays, varied hours (opening and closing) and days of work.
• Effective communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Possess basic food handling and preparation knowledge.
• Strong time management skills.

At The Ballroom Bowl, we believe in maintaining an environment that is inclusive and accessible. If you require any accommodation through the interview process, please let us know.

About The Ballroom Bowl

We are where Toronto comes to play. At The Ballroom Bowl we believe our core product is service. We love elevating the game, ensuring that our guests have a stellar experience whether it be through bowling, food & beverage or private events. Our purpose behind the pins is a commitment to achieve the goal of service excellence through our actions, accountability and collaboration. In a technology filled world, we love living IRL and connecting with our team members and guests by knocking down a few pins.