Line Cook - Toronto Beach Club

Toronto Beach Club is currently looking for LINE COOKS to join our BOH team!


Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, the LINE COOK is responsible for safely preparing dishes required for a full-service restaurant. The ideal candidate must have previous kitchen experience, and be motivated by a desire to progress in a dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging environment.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for preparing food for service in a premium restaurant
  • Prep (chopping, peeling, cutting) and stock cooking station with all the necessary ingredients and equipment
  • Execute dishes with accuracy, speed, and detail; adhering to the recipes provided by the Chef de Cuisine; emphasis on presentation and garnishing
  • Ascertain the quality and freshens of products
  • Monitor stock and log shortages as required
  • Keep a clean work station, including equipment and utensils; understand and abide by Health & Safety standards and Food Safe requirements


SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 1-2 years related experience as a line cook
  • Food Handling and Health & Safety training, an asset
  • Skilled in various cooking methods; grilling, frying, sautéing
  • Proficient in other culinary skills such as chopping, preparing mise en place, etc.
  • Strong knife skills and workable knowledge of kitchen equipment
  • Solid understanding of standard measurements and portions
  • Energetic with a passion for food and a positive outlook
  • Able to follow oral and written instructions
  • Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism; (i.e. punctuality, dedication, well-groomed, mannerly)
  • Excellent team player; camaraderie with all team members, BOH and FOH
  • Must have physical stamina to lift moderate amounts of weight
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, mornings and nights


WHY WORK FOR US?

  • Competitive Wages
  • Discounts at all Scale Hospitality Group Restaurants
  • Corporate Goodlife Fitness Rates
  • FUN Team and Culture
  • Training, Development and Education Reimbursement


SCALE HOSPITALITY GROUP
recognizes its obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and, upon request, will provide accommodation in the recruitment processes to the point of undue hardship.

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