Line Cook

Drake Hotel Properties; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Training programs

Job summary

The Drake Hotel Properties in Toronto is seeking a dynamic Line Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen team, producing high-quality, healthy dishes for guests on site. You will work with seasonal ingredients, learn new techniques, and collaborate with BOH staff while maintaining cleanliness and complying with health and safety protocols.

This role offers growth opportunities within Drake's hospitality team, competitive compensation, and a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Culinary School education is preferred.
• Positive, team-player with a strong eye for detail and a good work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Executing menu items from start to finish, including prep, butchery, cooking and plating.
• Working with seasonal ingredients and maintaining knowledge of products.
• Honing existing skills and learning new techniques.
• Working collaboratively with BOH staff.
• Maintaining station cleanliness and organization.
• Setting up, breaking down, and cleaning assigned station.
• Following company, food, health safety and sanitation protocols.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Willingness to grow

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Culinary School education

Job description

The Drake has been a part of the community and our guests’ lives since 2004. Celebrating its 22nd anniversary this year, The Drake is a growing Canadian hospitality brand focused on lifestyle hotels, food + drink and special events. To this day, we’re the destination for the curious. At The Drake, we celebrate emerging music and art, serve food and drinks that reimagine the classics, and inspire our team and guests to embrace fresh perspectives. We’re more than a place to sleep, eat + drink; we believe culture and community matter and are committed to an exceptional hospitality experience delivered in our signature style; one that is genuine, personal, memorable and embraces the energy of discovery. We value honesty and spontaneity because that’s the stuff of real connection and believe that hospitality is an act of care. The Drake Hotel (Toronto), Drake Devonshire Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County), and Drake Motor Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County) are each reflective of their respective neighbourhoods as inclusive hubs for unique and diverse experiences through art, culture and hospitality with great seasonal menus, a robust cocktail list, carefully curated curiosities, and genuine hospitality excellence for all.

Working with The Drake means that you will have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals in an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented environment. As someone who is curious, collaborative and a continuous learner, you’ll have limitless opportunities to make an impact and to be recognized for it.

We are seeking a dynamic, passionate

Line Cook,

who are looking to join a fast-paced, talented kitchen team. This position offers the opportunity to work with a fantastic culinary team focusing on producing high quality, healthy dishes consistently for guests to enjoy on site. The role is committed to providing exceptional quality and service to our guests.

Responsibilities

• Executing menu items from start to finish. This includes preparation of ingredients, butchery of proteins, cooking and plating of dishes in a timely manner.
• Working with seasonal ingredients while maintaining knowledge of all product being used
• Honing your existing skills while learning new techniques and building your skill set
• Working collaboratively with BOH staff
• Maintaining cleanliness of station
• Properly set up, breakdown, and clean assigned station.
• Accountable for following proper company, food & health safety and sanitation protocols

Requirements

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in a fast-paced environment is an asset
• Culinary School education is preferred
• Positive, team-player with a strong eye for detail
• Genuine interest in food and a good work ethic
• Open to constructive criticism, be an adaptable and fast learner, with a willingness to grow within the team
• Must be flexible and available to work weekdays and/or weekends

Benefits

We pride ourselves in providing strong leadership and development opportunities for passionate hospitality professionals who are looking to build rewarding, long-term careers. Drake offers a competitive compensation, and benefits package, training programs and other unique perks, as part of joining our team.

The Drake is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and creative environment at Drake Hotel Properties that promotes equity, inclusiveness and diversity. We welcome job applications from candidates of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour); refugees, newcomers, and immigrant persons; 2SLGBTQI+ and gender non-binary persons, and persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you can access and complete the submissions process.