Prep Cook - The Rec Room Square One

Cineplex Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cineplex Inc. in Mississauga is seeking a Prep Cook for The Rec Room Square One, reporting to the Head Chef, Sous-Chef or Kitchen Supervisor. The role is based at 100 City Centre Drive and involves preparing high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will follow recipes, set up stations, and maintain sanitation and safety standards while working as part of a dynamic team. A minimum of 1 year cooking experience is required; strong teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Professional diploma or food services management preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Set up station according to kitchen guidelines and recipes.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Restock items as needed and maintain a clean station.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen and storage areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Sanitation

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food services management diploma preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Prep Cook – The Rec Room Square One reporting to the Head Chef, Sous-Chef or Kitchen Supervisor. The position will be based at our Mississauga location at 100 City Centre Drive.

The Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. The Cook must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. The Cook must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment.

Job Responsibilities

• A Cook is responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry and/or stations or other areas of the kitchen.
• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Must follow clean as you go requirements.
• Must possess good knife skills.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Rec Room.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout shift.
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef, or Sous Chef.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Ensure quality and safety of food by performing standard and any additional sanitary measures including sweeping of the floors, cleaning of surfaces, as well as proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures.
• Work at efficient and consistent pace.
• Ensure timely preparation of all meals.
• Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
• Utilize kitchen equipment during food preparation.
• Stay productive at all times and prepare for future needs as time allows.
• Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by variations in staffing.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
• Adhere to all regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
• Serve food in the proper portion size and at the proper temperature.
• Report any infraction in the food services department policies and procedures.
• Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Open and close the station as per the requirements.
• Lead by example, with an eagerness to learn.
• Responsible to execute daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Professional diploma or food services management preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation required.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lb.
• Effective communication skills.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Highly effective teamwork skills.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Work Conditions

• This position will spend 100% of the time standing.
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat and water.
• Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion, and up to 35 pounds regularly.
• Will be constantly exposed to high temperatures in the kitchen environment.
• Manual dexterity required to use knives and kitchen appliances.
• Extended hours as required.

Inclusion & Diversity

Cineplex is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

We encourage and welcome applications from all intersectional walks of life.

The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent represents a significant part of our culture.

By valuing a diverse workforce, we enforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable.

Life at Cineplex

Cineplex is synonymous with entertainment. Known as Canada’s largest and most innovative film exhibitor, we’re so much more than movies – operating The Rec Room, Canada’s favourite destination for ‘Eats & Entertainment’ and Playdium, specially designed for teens and families. At Cineplex, change and disruption are nothing new. Infusing innovation into everything we do has fueled our evolution as a fully-integrated, diversified and growing organization with exciting career opportunities in our locations and corporate functions. Grow with us and explore roles in operations, food services, hospitality, digital commerce (CineplexStore.com), digital (Cineplex Digital Media) and cinema media (Cineplex Media), consumer loyalty (SCENE), finance, human resources, technology, amusement solutions (Player One Amusement Group), and more. Proudly recognized as having one of the country’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we rally behind our values of Teamwork, Innovation and Excellence. We are creative, curious and love thinking big. The next evolution of Cineplex starts here, with you.

Career Opportunities

Grow with us and explore roles in operations, food services, hospitality, digital commerce (CineplexStore.com), digital (Cineplex Digital Media) and cinema media (Cineplex Media), consumer loyalty (SCENE), finance, human resources, technology, amusement solutions (Player One Amusement Group), and more.

Wage

Wage ($): CAD

Accessibility

We are committed to improving access and opportunities for all individuals, including those with disabilities by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent, inhibit or restrict their access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodation at any stage of our hiring process (application, interviews, assessments, and placement), please contact us at 416-323-6600 or via email at [e-mail].

Use of AI

We use AI-assisted tools to help us review applications and support parts of the recruitment process. However, every application is reviewed by our HR team, and all hiring decisions are made by our people, not by AI.