Banquet Cook

Job Responsibility:

Position Description: Commis Chef/Cook 3

Reports to: Cook 1/Chef de Partie

Direct Reports: None

A commis chef is responsible for preparing food in different sections of the kitchen. Because of this, a successful commis chef must be very knowledgeable about his or her specialty, as well as culinary functions in general. A person in this role must also be very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment. A commis chef must also be able to reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the chef de partie, sous chef or executive chef. A commis chef primary role is the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals. Duties associated with this role include preparing, cooking, and presenting culinary dishes; enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen; and trouble-shooting any problems that may arise.

Maintaining impeccable personal hygiene as well safety standards in the workplace is incredibly important for all chefs, and all commis chefs are expected to set an example. All commis chefs will consistently maintain both a high level of personal hygiene as well as a high standard of uniform.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Food Production and Presentation

• Prepares food as needed

• Follows all production recipes to ensure consistent quality

• Adheres to all quality standards for food quality and presentation

• Ensures maintenance of cooking equipment

Sanitation

• Maintains a sanitary and safe kitchen/storage environment

• Adheres to the established HACCP plan

Leadership

• Serves as a role model for other employees through teamwork, attention to detail & quality control

• Interactions with all team members

• Ensures guest satisfaction

Qualifications

• Some college preferred

• 0 - 1 year experience

• Willingness to learn and take direction

This brief job profile is to give a general idea of the job and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. In our employees, we look for a passion to anticipate and meet our guests' needs and an insatiable desire to attain the highest levels of quality and service in all areas of the restaurant.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual, Seasonal, Internship / Co-opContract length: 9 months

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON M6K 3C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-05-05