Line Cook (seasonal) - Second City

Job summary

The cook is responsible for daily food preparation according to restaurant standards, including following recipes and maintaining portion controls. They must also ensure station cleanliness, manage food inventory, and adhere to strict food safety and hygiene guidelines.

Job details

Company Description The Bentwood (Second City) — no funny business here… well, actually, there’s a lot. You’ll engage guests in a lively, dynamic atmosphere, craft memorable dining experiences, and bring both skill and personality to every shift. Joining us means you’ll be part of a team that serves up impeccable service with flair, engages guests in a lively, energetic atmosphere, and crafts memorable dining experience. If you love refined service, playful energy, and the occasional punchline, this is your stage. What's in it for you: Gratuities Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage Discounted gym membership Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await! Job Description Our Cooks show inspired quality in all of their work. Their passion for food and cooking is infectious and they have a desire to serve the best every time. Cleanliness is maintained throughout service and they gladly honour guest special requests. The day to day: Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager Day to day food preparation of the restaurant according to O&B standards Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specification as set by the restaurant Maintain a prep list of station duties Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness Assist in food inventory and control Assist in properly receiving and storing delivered items Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required Qualifications 1-2 years cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant or event/ catering environment Culinary diploma/degree is an asset. Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure. Able to spend 100% of the time standing Food Handler certified Seasonal position - Part time (1 to 3 days a week) Available weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed Legally eligible to work in Canada Additional Information This is a current vacancy (part time position) Hourly Wage $19.00 /hr AI Disclosure To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate. Accessibility & Accommodation Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate. Compensation: up to CAD 19.00 - hourly

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for daily food preparation according to restaurant standards, including following recipes and maintaining portion controls. They must also ensure station cleanliness, manage food inventory, and adhere to strict food safety and hygiene guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-2 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced environment and possess basic knife handling skills. The role requires the ability to work effectively under pressure and the physical capacity to stand for the duration of the shift.

Benefits

• Gratuities
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Mental health coverage
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance program
• Dining discount

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Knife handling
• Kitchen sanitation
• Food safety
• Inventory management
• Recipe adherence
• Portion control
• WHMIS compliance
• MSDS compliance
• Team collaboration
• Event Catering
• Energetic
• Mental Health
• Cleanliness
• Cooking
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Material Safety Data Sheet
• Sanitation
• Recipes
• Restaurant Operation
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Second Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Fast Food

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