Part-time Cook III

Sonesta Hotels; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized hospitality brand in Toronto is seeking a kitchen team member to manage food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and support kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have food preparation experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift heavy items. The job offers a pay of $21.25/hour along with various benefits and perks.

Benefits

Competitive Medical and dental benefits

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Food and Beverage Discount

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.
• Prior food preparation experience preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads and sandwiches according to quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and work surfaces.
• Monitor inventory and supplies for kitchen needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds

Basic math skills

Job description

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, sandwiches, cold food entrees and other prepared foods according to portion and quality standards specified in recipes; control food usage to minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean kitchen by cleaning all work surfaces used in food preparation on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May maintain supplies and equipment (trays, china, silver and condiments) for service at the station areas.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items and problems related to equipment, food quality, portions, etc.
• Perform receiving and inventory duties as specified by supervisor; stocks supplies as requested.
• Assist cooks and may assist stewards during peak activity periods.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes
• May assist with other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

asic reading, writing and math skills and some prior food preparation experience preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following :

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Remain stationary for extended periods of time
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen
• Communicating with other people
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other :

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff or supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and / or food service permit or valid health / food handler card as required by local or provincial government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and / or holidays.

Additional Job Information / Anticipated

Pay Range

WHO WE ARE

We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission :

We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, or any other basis covered under applicable law

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation, please let Human Resources know.

Anticipated Pay : $21.25 / hour

Artificial Intelligence may be used to assess and screen applicants.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including :

• Salaried FTE Benefits
• Food and Beverage Discount
• RRSP Match
• Drycleaning
• Competitive Medical and dental benefits
• Competitive Extended health care coverage
• Various employee perks and benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Short- and Long-term disability program
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company
• Unionized FTE Benefits
• Food and Beverage Discount
• RRSP Match
• Tool and shoe reimbursement
• Competitive Medical and dental benefits
• Competitive Extended health care coverage
• Various employee perks and benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Short term disability
• program
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company
• Unionized PTE Benefits
• Food and Beverage Discount
• Employee discounted hotel rate
• Tool and shoe reimbursement
• Various employee perks and benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.