Prep Cook (Seasonal) | Distillery Restaurants

The Distillery Restaurants Corp; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discounts

Career growth

Contests

Trips

Golden Tickets

Job summary

The Distillery Restaurants Corp is seeking talented Prep Cooks to join our culinary teams across our renowned Ontario restaurants. Start dates are August or September 2026, with a pay rate of $18.00 per hour and food discounts at all our restaurants.

You will bring at least 1 year of cooking experience, a culinary degree or equivalent, and a genuine passion for food, with strong communication and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Culinary degree/diploma or equivalent through education and experience.
• Genuine passion for food and a drive to create.
• Exceptional communication skills among team members.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Humble with a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Preparing food according to recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set out by our Executive Chef.
• Operating standard kitchen equipment with caution.
• Maintaining clean and organized stations.
• Following FIFO method to maximize product freshness.
• Moving food products and supplies between outlets when necessary.
• Reporting any equipment/utensil malfunctions/deficiencies to Chef on duty.
• Working collaboratively with BOH team members.
• Encouraging the DRC’s core beliefs and values on a daily basis.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Experience

Passion

Communication skills

Adaptability

Personality

Education

Culinary degree/diploma or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for talented and passionate Prep Cooks to join our beautiful restaurants!

The Distillery Restaurants Corp. is the creator of Cluny Bistro, El Catrin, Pure Spirits, Madrina Bar y Tapas, and Distillery Events. We have super opportunities across excellent restaurants for career-oriented culinary pros.Are you a passionate Cook, looking for a new kitchen to build and develop your skill-set? We are currently accepting applications for positions that are expected to start in August or early September 2026.

Please note: You must already have legal permission to work in Canada to be considered for this role. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in our recruitment/selection process. These positions will end in January 2027.

What you’ll experience with The DRC:

• $18.00PER HOUR and food discounts at all our restaurants.
• CAREER GROWTH! Learn under the guidance ofthe DRC’s Executive Chef team led by Chef Tim Miles (Culinary Director).
• CONTESTS! Greatest Dish Challenge: A monthlycooking competition open to all DRC cooks with a $250 CASH prize. This is also a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have a panel of DRC Executive Chefs to try your food.
• TRIPS!Yes, you read that right - field trips!Selected employees get the chance to visit artisan food producers, cooking demos, farms andsuppliersto educate and inspire.
• GOLDEN TICKETS! AKA more cool prizes awarded to team players that arerecognized for their outstanding work ethic.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing food according torecipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set out by our Executive Chef
• Operatingstandard kitchen equipment with caution
• Maintaining clean and organized stations
• Following FIFO method to maximize product freshness
• Moving food products and supplies between outlets when necessary
• Reporting any equipment/utensil malfunctions/deficiencies to Chef on duty
• Working collaboratively with BOH team members
• Encouraging the DRC’s core beliefs and values on a daily basis
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• EXPERIENCE. You have at least 1years of cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING. You’ve graduated with a culinary degree/diploma or it’sin process. It’s possible that school wasn’t your thing, but you’ve got the equivalent to a college education through a combination of education and experience.
• PASSION. You have agenuine passion for food and a drive to create.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS. You demonstrate exceptional relationship-building and communication skills among your team members at the restaurant.
• ADAPTABILITY. You thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• PERSONALITY. You’re humble coupled with a good sense of humour.

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process where candidates are respected, supported and valued. The DRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please note that accommodations during every part of the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.