Line Cook Full-time Constantine

Silver Hotel Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Constantine Restaurant, located inside The Anndore House, is hiring a Line Cook to own the morning kitchen operations. You will set up the line, execute breakfast service, receive deliveries, and ensure high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will work independently on a fast-paced breakfast shift, prepare eggs, omelets, pancakes, and breakfast staples, and maintain organized prep areas while upholding FIFO and inventory practices.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of line cooking experience in a high-volume breakfast or diner environment.
• Valid Food Handler / Food Safety Certification (or willingness to obtain before start date).
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance and manage time effectively.
• Strong knowledge of food safety guidelines, correct holding temperatures, and safe product handling.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift packages up to 50 lbs during product receiving.

Responsibilities

• Line Cooking & Prep: Prepare short-order breakfast items with speed and precision.
• Independent Station Ownership: Manage the entire morning service solo—from prep to breakdown.
• Receiving & Stocking: Receive, inspect, log, and store fresh shipments following FIFO.
• Organization & Inventory: Keep prep areas, line stations, coolers, and dry storage clean and organized.
• Food Handling & Safety: Adhere to local health standards, temperature control, and sanitation.

Skills

Line cooking

Breakfast service

Food safety

Inventory handling

Job description

Why Join Us?

Constantine is the signature restaurant and bar located inside The Anndore House. Offering an intimate and inviting atmosphere, Constantine serves as a gathering place for hotel guests, local residents, and visitors seeking a distinctive dining experience.

The menu showcases locally sourced, seasonal ingredients through thoughtfully inventive dishes featuring bold and aromatic flavours. A wood-burning oven and hearth anchor the kitchen, producing crispy pizzas and expertly roasted and lightly smoked meats and seafood. Vegetable-forward dishes, family-style dining, and a carefully curated wine program balancing Old World selections with fresh, modern wines complete the experience.

Constantine Restaurant has an existing vacancy for a Line Cook. A successful candidate will take full ownership of our morning kitchen operations. In this role, you will work independently to set up the line, execute fast-paced breakfast service, receive deliveries, and ensure the kitchen maintains high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

If you thrive in early mornings, work well without supervision, and take pride in sending out perfectly cooked eggs and balanced plates, we want to hear from you.

Your Role:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will have the following key responsibilities:

• Line Cooking & Prep: Prepare short-order breakfast items (eggs to order, omelets, pancakes, bacon/sausage, hash browns) with speed and precision.
• Independent Station Ownership: Manage the entire morning service solo—from initial kitchen prep and station setup to order execution and post-shift breakdown.
• Receiving & Stocking: Receive, inspect, log, and store fresh food shipments following FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.
• Organization & Inventory: Keep prep areas, line stations, coolers, and dry storage clean, stocked, and organized throughout the shift.
• Food Handling & Safety: Strictly adhere to all local health standards, temperature control rules, sanitation procedures, and safe knife practices.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by the reporting manager/supervisor.

Your Superpowers

• Work varying shifts (morning, afternoon, evening, some overnights, weekends and holidays);
• Work under variable temperatures and noise levels;
• Ability to push and pull work-related machinery over sloping and uneven surfaces;
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping;
• Stand, kneel, or walk for an extended period across an entire work shift;
• Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination;
• Visually verify and interpret written documents;
• Move at a speed that is required to respond to work situations (e.g., run, walk, jog);
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects);
• Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces;
• Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces and steps;
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

What You Bring to the Table

• 1+ years of line cooking experience in a high-volume breakfast or diner environment preferred.
• Valid Food Handler / Food Safety Certification (or willingness to obtain before start date);
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance and manage time effectively;
• Strong knowledge of food safety guidelines, correct holding temperatures, and safe product handling;
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift packages up to 50 lbs during product receiving.
• Punctual and dependable—early morning readiness is critical;
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time;
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision;
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and verbal communication skills;
• Attentive to detail;
• Friendly, service-driven disposition;
• Ability to work shifts, over weekends, and on public holidays, as needed.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Our people come first!
• Culture you’ll love—fun, recognition, authentic, and vibrant;
• A chance to shape the success of your own future;
• Full commitment to inclusivity, equality, and accessibility.

Ready to Stand out & make your mark?

If you’re someone who thrives on creativity, strategy, and making a meaningful impact—let’s talk!

About Constantine

https://constantineto.com/

Spearheaded by Top 30 Under 30 Chef Adam Lafleur, our menu highlights local ingredients at the peak of season presented in thoughtfully‑inventive dishes, where striking and aromatic flavours reign.

A wood-burning oven and hearth anchor the kitchen, churning out crispy pizzas alongside expertly roasted and lightly smoked meat and seafood.

Vegetable dishes take centre stage with family-style dining encouraged. Equally important to the food presented at Constantine is the meticulously designed wine program featuring a curated mix of old world balanced with fresher modern wines.