About the role
GRUPPO TERRONI
Location: Terroni Spaccio
Position: Senior Prep Cook
Rate: $19/hr
Full time position
We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Commissary Prep Cook Team Member to join our back-of-house operations. This role supports the preparation and organization of high-volume food production for both in-house service and off-site catering events. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and are passionate about Italian cuisine, we’d love to meet you.
- Prep Cook Duties:
- Assist in food preparation and mise en place for daily production
- Prepare and portion ingredients for catering orders and restaurant use
- Follow standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality
- Ensure kitchen cleanliness and organization, following health and safety guidelines
- Catering Support:
- Assist in the preparation and packing of catering orders for delivery
- Help with event prep, ensuring food is ready for on-site execution
- Work with the catering team to ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and event staff
- Provide on-site catering support during events, including food delivery and setup
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in daily food production and packaging at the commissary kitchen
- Prepare and portion ingredients for catering orders according to recipes and specifications
- Maintain quality and consistency across all items produced for catering
- Ensure cleanliness, safety, and proper food handling procedures are followed at all times
- Assist with loading, organizing, and sometimes delivering catering orders
- Work collaboratively with chefs, kitchen staff, and catering coordinators
- Monitor inventory and notify management of low stock or supply issues
Qualifications:
- 1–2 years of experience in a professional kitchen (prep cook, line cook, or catering environment)
- Passion for food, particularly Italian cuisine
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Flexibility to work morning, weekends, and holidays as required
- Food Safety certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and are passionate about Italian cuisine, we’d love to meet you.
About TERRONI
Founded in 1992, Terroni is a family-run group of restaurants, bakeries and commissaries that for 30 years has dedicated itself to bringing an authentic Italian culinary experience to a North American audience. We have put our passion and focus on developing menus, products and experiences that uphold the traditions and beauty of Italy.
Our philosophy of doing business, core values and commitment to providing the best in food, wine, and customer service along with an authentic passion for Italian culture has proven itself with the test of time. Our family-run business has now grown over the years into a multi-faceted operation in Toronto and Los Angeles, operating under the brands Terroni, Sud Forno, Spaccio, Cavinona Wine Agency and La Bottega di Terroni online shop.
About the role
GRUPPO TERRONI
Location: Terroni Spaccio
Position: Senior Prep Cook
Rate: $19/hr
Full time position
We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Commissary Prep Cook Team Member to join our back-of-house operations. This role supports the preparation and organization of high-volume food production for both in-house service and off-site catering events. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and are passionate about Italian cuisine, we’d love to meet you.
- Prep Cook Duties:
- Assist in food preparation and mise en place for daily production
- Prepare and portion ingredients for catering orders and restaurant use
- Follow standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality
- Ensure kitchen cleanliness and organization, following health and safety guidelines
- Catering Support:
- Assist in the preparation and packing of catering orders for delivery
- Help with event prep, ensuring food is ready for on-site execution
- Work with the catering team to ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and event staff
- Provide on-site catering support during events, including food delivery and setup
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in daily food production and packaging at the commissary kitchen
- Prepare and portion ingredients for catering orders according to recipes and specifications
- Maintain quality and consistency across all items produced for catering
- Ensure cleanliness, safety, and proper food handling procedures are followed at all times
- Assist with loading, organizing, and sometimes delivering catering orders
- Work collaboratively with chefs, kitchen staff, and catering coordinators
- Monitor inventory and notify management of low stock or supply issues
Qualifications:
- 1–2 years of experience in a professional kitchen (prep cook, line cook, or catering environment)
- Passion for food, particularly Italian cuisine
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Flexibility to work morning, weekends, and holidays as required
- Food Safety certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and are passionate about Italian cuisine, we’d love to meet you.
About TERRONI
Founded in 1992, Terroni is a family-run group of restaurants, bakeries and commissaries that for 30 years has dedicated itself to bringing an authentic Italian culinary experience to a North American audience. We have put our passion and focus on developing menus, products and experiences that uphold the traditions and beauty of Italy.
Our philosophy of doing business, core values and commitment to providing the best in food, wine, and customer service along with an authentic passion for Italian culture has proven itself with the test of time. Our family-run business has now grown over the years into a multi-faceted operation in Toronto and Los Angeles, operating under the brands Terroni, Sud Forno, Spaccio, Cavinona Wine Agency and La Bottega di Terroni online shop.