Full Time Line Cook - Michelin Starred Fine Dining Restaurant - aKin
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
aKin is a modern and innovative fine dining restaurant located in the heart of Toronto. Since opening to the public in November 2024, aKin has been awarded a Michelin Star and named to Air Canada’s enRoute Best New Restaurants 2025. Owned and operated by Eric Chong, the first winner of MasterChef Canada and recipient of the Michelin Guide Toronto 2025 Young Chef Award, together with his mentor, the Michelin-starred Chef Alvin Leung, aKin offers a unique culinary experience through a 10-course blind tasting menu. Our menu reimagines traditional Asian flavours with contemporary twists, creating dishes that are both bold and sophisticated.
What's in it for you?
- Gratuity sharing (cash tips distributed weekly)
- Training and development opportunities with direct mentorship from a Michelin-starred team
- Exposure to some of the world’s finest ingredients and modern cooking techniques, including sous-vide, fermentation, molecular applications, and precise plating practices
- Hands-on learning of classic Asian cuisines and traditions, with inspiration drawn from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam
- The opportunity to be part of a Michelin-starred restaurant recognized as one of Canada’s Best New Restaurants
Job Description
At aKin, our cooks demonstrate an inspired commitment to culinary excellence in all of their work. Their passion for food and dedication to delivering outstanding dishes are at the heart of what we do. Cleanliness and precision are paramount, and our cooks take pride in meeting guest expectations with every plate.
The Day to Day:
- Execute tasks as directed by the Sous Chef, Chef, and/or General Manager
- Prepare food daily for the tasting menu in accordance with aKin’s Michelin-level standards
- Follow detailed recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications set by the restaurant
- Maintain an organized prep list of station duties
- Use the FIFO method to ensure maximum freshness
- Assist in food inventory management and control
- Receive and store delivered items properly
- Maintain cleanliness in food prep areas, equipment, and utensils, adhering strictly to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines
- Adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines
- Perform other duties or responsibilities as required or assigned
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of cooking experience in a high-paced, fine dining environment
- A culinary diploma/degree is an asset
- Basic understanding of professional cooking techniques and knife handling skills
- Ability to take direction and work calmly and efficiently under pressure
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Food Handlers Certificate
About AKIN
Akin is the product of the 2024 merger between two of Washington state’s most impactful family services organizations, Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington. With our combined experience and reach, we’re now able to offer expanded services, elevated connection and more comprehensive, wraparound support for Washington state families and their communities.
Akin exists to support and strengthen Washington state families. From prenatal to adulthood, prevention to intervention, our programs and services are built upon more than a century of helping create nurturing environments and systemic improvements for families in the state. As we move into the future, we’re holding fast to our dedication to keeping families together.
Join the Akin team. Akin embodies the kinship we find with one another through relationship, unity and belonging. When we elevate and support children, families and communities, we are all akin. We work together to keep families together.
We’re a team of caregivers, social justice advocates and compassionate humans from all backgrounds. As a committed team, we’re looking for people who value giving back and who share our passion for helping others. If that’s you, please reach out.
Full Time Line Cook - Michelin Starred Fine Dining Restaurant - aKin
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
aKin is a modern and innovative fine dining restaurant located in the heart of Toronto. Since opening to the public in November 2024, aKin has been awarded a Michelin Star and named to Air Canada’s enRoute Best New Restaurants 2025. Owned and operated by Eric Chong, the first winner of MasterChef Canada and recipient of the Michelin Guide Toronto 2025 Young Chef Award, together with his mentor, the Michelin-starred Chef Alvin Leung, aKin offers a unique culinary experience through a 10-course blind tasting menu. Our menu reimagines traditional Asian flavours with contemporary twists, creating dishes that are both bold and sophisticated.
What's in it for you?
- Gratuity sharing (cash tips distributed weekly)
- Training and development opportunities with direct mentorship from a Michelin-starred team
- Exposure to some of the world’s finest ingredients and modern cooking techniques, including sous-vide, fermentation, molecular applications, and precise plating practices
- Hands-on learning of classic Asian cuisines and traditions, with inspiration drawn from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam
- The opportunity to be part of a Michelin-starred restaurant recognized as one of Canada’s Best New Restaurants
Job Description
At aKin, our cooks demonstrate an inspired commitment to culinary excellence in all of their work. Their passion for food and dedication to delivering outstanding dishes are at the heart of what we do. Cleanliness and precision are paramount, and our cooks take pride in meeting guest expectations with every plate.
The Day to Day:
- Execute tasks as directed by the Sous Chef, Chef, and/or General Manager
- Prepare food daily for the tasting menu in accordance with aKin’s Michelin-level standards
- Follow detailed recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications set by the restaurant
- Maintain an organized prep list of station duties
- Use the FIFO method to ensure maximum freshness
- Assist in food inventory management and control
- Receive and store delivered items properly
- Maintain cleanliness in food prep areas, equipment, and utensils, adhering strictly to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines
- Adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines
- Perform other duties or responsibilities as required or assigned
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of cooking experience in a high-paced, fine dining environment
- A culinary diploma/degree is an asset
- Basic understanding of professional cooking techniques and knife handling skills
- Ability to take direction and work calmly and efficiently under pressure
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Food Handlers Certificate
About AKIN
Akin is the product of the 2024 merger between two of Washington state’s most impactful family services organizations, Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington. With our combined experience and reach, we’re now able to offer expanded services, elevated connection and more comprehensive, wraparound support for Washington state families and their communities.
Akin exists to support and strengthen Washington state families. From prenatal to adulthood, prevention to intervention, our programs and services are built upon more than a century of helping create nurturing environments and systemic improvements for families in the state. As we move into the future, we’re holding fast to our dedication to keeping families together.
Join the Akin team. Akin embodies the kinship we find with one another through relationship, unity and belonging. When we elevate and support children, families and communities, we are all akin. We work together to keep families together.
We’re a team of caregivers, social justice advocates and compassionate humans from all backgrounds. As a committed team, we’re looking for people who value giving back and who share our passion for helping others. If that’s you, please reach out.