Cook/Grocery part time

Cook 2

The Pantages Downtown Toronto Hotel currently has an opening for a Cook 2 position. As a member of the kitchen team Cook 2 is a versatile and flexible cook who is familiar with all areas of kitchen operations and production. They are responsible for the general production of all menu items and participate in all cooking and food preparation processes. The Cook 2 can work independently at any assigned station and in all areas of the kitchen. They ensure production standards are met and are familiar with all menu items and can take on any task in the kitchen. The successful candidate takes personal responsibility to ensure all production, plating and product quality standards are met. They are focused on providing exceptional service and creating memorable dining experiences for all guests by ensuring all food items are ready on time and ensuring quality control as through strictly following recipes and production standard. Reporting to the Food and Beverage Manager or their designate, the Cook 2 will:

Provide quality control and timely production for all required menu items and products

Responsible for basic mise en place, preparation, cooking, quality, quantity, presentation, and fast service of all items, including sauces, vegetables and farinaceous products.

Familiar with the operation of all kitchen equipment

Ensures production standards are they continually check for food quality, flavour and plating to ensure guest satisfaction.

Knowledge of preparation, roasting, grilling, poaching, and frying of meat, poultry, fish and vegetable products. Prepare dishes for guests with food allergies or intolerances, or special requests

Exercise food cost controls by reducing wastage

Consult daily with the Chef concerning menus, specials, Banquets, special events and quantities to be produced and served, reports of any big quantities left over.

Able to prepare and cook full course meals, individual dishes and other food items independently or as part of a team.

Ensures that timely, high quality service is achieved, and prep levels are met and ready for the next service

May assist with training new team members as requested

Identify and communicates any problems or areas of concern that arise and immediately reports them to the Chef or Sous Chef

Ensures the cleanliness and functioning of the kitchen working areas, including equipment and utensils. ensure quality and consistency of food, and attractive plating while limiting waste

Knowledge of specialized cooking equipment and food safety practices, safely prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Flexibility in working different areas of a hospitality kitchen; banquet functions, prep, line cook, fine dining, pastry, hot and cold sides

Understand and apply all hotel safety and security procedures as required to maintain a secure and safe work environment for associated and guests.

Ensures all Personal Protective Equipment is worn as required

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Hotel and Hospitality Kitchen environment

Work varying shifts (morning, afternoon, evening, weekends and holidays);

Working in busy hotel kitchen environment;

Frequent use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Manual dexterity required to use kitchen equipment.

Interacts and communicates with hotel teams and public

Stand, or walk for prolonged periods across an entire work shift;

Interacts and communicates with hotel teams and public

3-5 years of kitchen/catering experience, hotel environment preferred

• Completion of post secondary culinary program preferred
• Available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as required,
• Current Food Safe Certification

The hotel building was designed by world renowned architect Moshe Safdie, the postmodern limestone building was completed in 2003 to match its surrounding theatre establishments. Pantages Hotel is a boutique hotel with intimate surroundings in the heart of Canada’s Downtown, just steps away from the best shopping, dining and entertainment the city has to offer. Situated in the heart of one of Toronto’s most vibrant neighborhoods, this hotel offers unique rooms with alternative layouts, and different amenities. Floor-to-ceiling windows make a memorable and effortless experience for our travellers. Additionally, Stages Restaurant & Lounge delivers Canadian inspired local flavors and dishes among with a hand-crafted cocktail that’s been expertly shaken.

Silver Hotel Group (SHG) is a family-owned Canadian hotel investment, development, and management company. Our portfolio includes hotels in Canada and the U.S. and ranges from internationally branded full and select-service hotels to independent and boutique hotels. Accountability, Teamwork, Leadership, Diversity, Integrity, Giving, Fun, and Recognition. Help us build something exceptional!

The Silver Hotel Group believes in outstanding hospitality and takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Accommodations are available upon request for all applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. The Silver Hotel Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.