Prep Cook

Jack-Astor; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Astor's in Mississauga is seeking a kitchen-focused team member to deliver high-quality dishes and maintain top service standards. You’ll read tickets, follow recipes, and ensure proper plating while keeping the kitchen organized and efficient.

Ideal candidates bring a passion for culinary excellence, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and communicate clearly with team and management. Flexible hours and a collaborative, fun work culture are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent; culinary diploma is a plus.
• Passion for culinary excellence and ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read orders, follow recipes, and maintain quality and timing.

Responsibilities

• Accommodates Guests' special requests and follows allergy protocol.
• Reads order tickets and prioritizes cooking and preparation times.
• Prepares food items using recipes and standards.
• Inspects orders for correct cooking, plating, and portioning.
• Communicates daily menu needs or events to management.
• Ensures kitchen is clean and ready before opening.

Skills

Culinary passion

Verbal and written communication

Fast-paced environment

Organization & time management

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary diploma asset

Tools

Kitchen Display System (KDS)

Job description

At Jack Astor's it's all about personality, yes, we're all about a

delicious menu and fantastic beverages, but more than that we own fun. Yep, our

teams are more than our co-workers, they're our Peeps. Whatever role we hold in

the restaurants, we are there for each other. Jacks is about being ourselves

and having fun - and when we have fun our guests have fun too.

In your role, you will consistently provide our guests with

an outstanding dining experience, which is achieved by adhering to our

standards of quality and service. We will prepare and support you for success

in your role and put you in an environment that has the highest standards and

in a team with a positive attitude and a winning mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Accommodates Guests' special requests and follows allergy protocol as outlined by management.
• Reads order tickets from printer and/or from the Kitchen Display System (KDS) to determine what items need to be prepared, and how to prioritize cooking and preparation times.
• Prepares food items using recipe and cooking standards to fulfill Guests' orders.
• Inspects orders to ensure food is cooked to specifications, proper plate presentation,
• portioning, and recipe adherence.
• Communicating with management prior to shift regarding daily menu needs, special functions or events for the day
• Ensuring kitchen is ready for business before restaurant opens (i.e. sanitizes work area, stocks work area, prepares raw ingredients)

Skills & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent - Culinary diploma an asset
• Passion for culinary excellence
• Available to work a variety of restaurant operating hours
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience working in a high volume restaurant preferred
• Thrive in a fast paced environment
• Strong organization and time management

Hey - we're Jack Astor's. Our mission? Great people helping other great people totally have a blast while enjoying amazing food. We specialize in delicious food and drink and are a lot like a reverse mullet- we're a party in the front and all business in the back. In all seriousness though, we take real pride in our food and make over 200 recipes in house - Every. Single. Day. Mic drop. Try our fresh guacamole, centre cut aged Canadian AAA striploins or our famous Jack's Chicken Fingers, made with fresh never frozen seasoned chicken tenders, hand breaded to order. We also sling an impressive selection of craft brews and cocktails. So let your hair down, loosen your belt and come hangout!
We recognize the significance of technology in enhancing our recruitment process, and we responsibly utilize artificial intelligence (AI). Our approach emphasizes ethical AI practices to improve efficiency and accuracy while maintaining a human-centric focus. By integrating AI, we aim to streamline candidate evaluations and enhance the overall candidate experience, all while ensuring fairness and integrity in our hiring practices.