Senior Prep Cook - Fine Dining & Mentorship Path

Oliver & Bonacini Events; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

50% dining discount for you and up to

Training and development opportunities

Access to health, dental and vision —‑

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini is seeking a Senior Cook for our Toronto, Ontario kitchen, bringing 2–3 years in fast-paced fine-dining or high-volume environments. You will lead your station, take direction from Sous Chef and General Manager, and mentor junior cooks with precision and calm under pressure.

Duties include organizing stations to O&B standards, maintaining recipes, portion controls and presentation, keeping FIFO workflows, assisting with receiving and storage, and upholding strict cleanliness,

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced, high-volume event or restaurant environment.
• Culinary diploma or degree is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of professional cooking techniques and knife handling skills
• Ability to take direction, work efficiently, and remain calm under pressure
• Physically able to stand for extended periods (100% of shift)
• Valid Food Handler Certification is a plus
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Responsibilities

• You are keen to acquire new skills and take direction, feedback, coaching from your from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager
• You’re enthusiastic about the service ahead and proactively prepare, and organize your station of according to O&B standards
• You value the recipes, portion controls and presentation specification as set by the restaurant
• You easily maintain a prep list of station duties
• You understand the importance of the FIFO method to maximize freshness
• You’re a team player and step in to assist with receiving and storing delivered items
• You’re like us, fanatical about cleanliness of food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines
• Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team leadership

Education

Culinary diploma or degree

Job description

Oliver & Bonacini is seeking a Senior Cook for our Toronto, Ontario kitchen, bringing 2–3 years in fast-paced fine-dining or high-volume environments. You will lead your station, take direction from Sous Chef and General Manager, and mentor junior cooks with precision and calm under pressure.

Duties include organizing stations to O&B standards, maintaining recipes, portion controls and presentation, keeping FIFO workflows, assisting with receiving and storage, and upholding strict cleanliness,