Our Senior Cooks are experienced culinary professionals with a background in fine dining and event kitchens. Highly organized and composed under pressure, they thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Senior Cooks lead their station with confidence, give clear direction, and work independently while following the guidance of the Sous Chef and Executive Chef. With exceptional attention to detail, they play a key role in mentoring junior cooks and troubleshooting issues as they arise during service.
What you’ll do
- Cook for some of Toronto’s most exclusive events, private parties and corporate functions.
- Approach every service with enthusiasm, and set up and organize your station to Oliver & Bonacini (O&B) standards.
- Follow recipes, portion controls and plating specifications with precision and consistency.
- Keep a clear and accurate prep list for your station.
- Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) practices to keep product fresh and reduce waste.
- Mentor and support junior cooks, sharing your knowledge and setting the standard on the line.
- Help receive deliveries and store them properly.
- Keep food prep areas, tools and equipment at the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation and food safety.
- Strictly follow WHMIS and health and safety guidelines.
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
- 2-3+ years of experience as a cook in fine dining, banquet or high-volume event kitchens
- Strong knife skills and solid knowledge of cooking techniques
- Food Handler Certification - an asset
- Leadership experience, with the ability to run a station and guide junior team members
- Eagerness to learn and openness to feedback, direction and coaching from the Sous Chef, Executive Chef and General Manager
- A team-first attitude and flexibility to adapt to changing event needs
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, based on the event schedule
This is a current vacancy.
Hour Rate: $19 - $22 + gratuities
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