Cook 2 - Events (Part Time)

Art Gallery of Ontario • Toronto, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is seeking an Occasional Part-Time Cook 2, Events to join its Food & Beverage team. This role involves participating in all food preparation, set up, service, and breakdown of events as scheduled, reporting to the Manager, Events Culinary Operations, F&B. The position offers up to 24 hours per week on an as-needed basis, with required availability Tuesday to Saturday. The AGO is a large art museum in Toronto, known for its extensive collection and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Requirements

• A few years experience at a high quality, volume, hospitality or banquets operation.
• Understanding of contemporary creative cuisine.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food handling and advanced cooking techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to handle all kitchen equipment, and demonstrate safe handling to others.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food handling, safety and sanitation standards.
• Teamwork, time management, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospitality practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural difference, sensitivity, awareness and lived experience.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, prepares and executes mis en place items for outlet services according to standard recipes and directives of Chef on Duty, including preparation of cold and hot items, station setup for optimum quality and efficient service, and cooking and plating relevant items.
• Responds to guest requests and special dietary needs as required.
• Participates in post-service breakdown, ensuring proper food storage and product turnover.
• Cleans and sanitizes station and equipment to departmental standards.
• Cleans and maintains fridge and relevant storage areas for proper food storage, product turnover, disposal, and recycling.
• Identifies product and/or prep needs to Chef on Duty.
• Maintains knowledge of safety and sanitation codes, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Ensures food is of good quality and seasoned appropriately by regularly tasting and assessing quality and freshness.

Benefits

• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
• Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
• Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
• Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed