Seasonal Line Cook

Drake Hotel Properties; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Training programs

Unique perks

Job summary

The Drake is seeking dynamic, passionate seasonal line cooks to join a fast-paced kitchen team within Drake Hotel Properties. This role offers the opportunity to work with a talented culinary team focusing on high quality dishes and efficient service.

Responsibilities include executing menu items from start to finish, using seasonal ingredients, learning new techniques, collaborating with BOH, and maintaining a clean, organized station while following health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen is an asset.
• Culinary School education is preferred.
• Positive, team-player with a strong eye for detail.
• Genuine interest in food and a good work ethic.
• Open to constructive criticism, adaptable and quick to learn, with a willingness to grow within the team.
• Must be flexible and available to work weekdays and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Executing menu items from start to finish, including preparation, butchery, cooking and plating.
• Working with seasonal ingredients while maintaining product knowledge.
• Honing skills and learning new techniques.
• Collaborating with back-of-house staff.
• Maintaining cleanliness of station.
• Properly set up, breakdown and clean assigned station.
• Adhering to company, food, health safety and sanitation protocols.

Skills

Team-oriented

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced experience

Education

Culinary School education preferred

Job description

The Drake has been a part of the community and our guests’ lives since 2004.

The Drake is a growing Canadian hospitality brand focused on lifestyle hotels, food + drink and special events. To this day, we’re the destination for the curious. At The Drake, we celebrate emerging music and art, serve food and drinks that reimagine the classics, and inspire our team and guests to embrace fresh perspectives. We’re more than a place to sleep, eat + drink; we believe culture and community matter and are committed to an exceptional hospitality experience delivered in our signature style; one that is genuine, personal, memorable and embraces the energy of discovery. We value honesty and spontaneity because that's the stuff of real connection and believe that hospitality is an act of care.

The Drake Hotel (Toronto), Drake Devonshire Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County), and Drake Motor Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County) are each reflective of their respective neighbourhoods as inclusive hubs for unique and diverse experiences through art, culture and hospitality with great seasonal menus, a robust cocktail list, carefully curated curiosities, and genuine hospitality excellence for all.

Working with The Drake means that you will have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals in an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented environment. As someone who is curious, collaborative and a continuous learner, you’ll have limitless opportunities to make an impact and to be recognized for it. The Drake Devonshire is a boutique hotel located in historic Wellington, Prince Edward County.

Seasonal Line Cooks

We are seeking dynamic, passionate seasonal line cooks who are looking to join a fast-paced, talented kitchen team. This position offers the opportunity to work with a fantastic culinary team focusing on maintaining a clean workspace and efficiently completing tasks. The role is committed to high quality, and comfortable adapting to delegated tasks as needed to support service.

Responsibilities

• Executing menu items from start to finish. This includes preparation of ingredients, butchery of proteins, cooking and plating of dishes in a timely manner.
• Working with seasonal ingredients while maintaining knowledge of all product being used
• Honing your existing skills while learning new techniques and building your skill set
• Working collaboratively with BOH staff
• Maintaining cleanliness of station
• Properly set up, breakdown, and clean assigned station.
• Accountable for following proper company, food & health safety and sanitation protocols

Requirements

• Education 2-4 years of experience in a fast-paced environment is an asset
• Culinary School education is preferred
• Positive, team-player with a strong eye for detail
• Genuine interest in food and a good work ethic
• Open to constructive criticism, be an adaptable and fast learner, with a willingness to grow within the team
• Must be flexible and available to work weekdays and/or weekends

Benefits

We pride ourselves in providing strong leadership and development opportunities for passionate hospitality professionals who are looking to build rewarding, long-term careers. Drake offers a competitive compensation, and benefits package, training programs and other unique perks, as part of joining our team.

Drake Devonshire + Motor Inn is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and creative environment at Drake Hotel Properties that promotes equity, inclusiveness and diversity. We welcome job applications from candidates of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour); refugees, newcomers, and immigrant persons; two-spirit, LGBT2Q+ and gender non-binary persons, and persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you can access and complete the submissions process.