Cook (Line and Senior Line) | Madrina Bar y Tapas

The Distillery Restaurants Corp. • Toronto, ON

6d • CA$20 - CA$22 • Onsite

About The Position

Madrina Bar y Tapas (recognized in the Michelin Guide) is actively seeking engaged Line Cooks and Senior Line Cooks to join our Back of House Team within our growing company! If you are a dedicated Cook who loves food, takes pride in their growing craft and wants to contribute to a high achieving, team-oriented kitchen, and you’re looking for an environment where excellence and respect are expected, this is the role and team for you. This position is for an existing, open vacancy. Please note: You must already have legal permission to work in Canada to be considered for this role.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment, cooking from scratch
• Graduated with a culinary degree/diploma or it’s in process, or equivalent education through a combination of education and experience
• Genuine passion for food and a drive to create
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills among your team members at the restaurant
• Consider yourself a lifelong learner, and professional development excites you
• Humble coupled with a good sense of humour
• Legal permission to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fine dining restaurant is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Preparing food according to recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set out by our Executive Chef
• Operating standard kitchen equipment with caution
• Maintaining clean and organized stations
• Following FIFO method to maximize product freshness
• Moving food products and supplies between outlets when necessary
• Reporting any equipment/utensil malfunctions/deficiencies to Chef on duty
• Working collaboratively with BOH team members
• Encouraging the DRC’s core beliefs and values on a daily basis
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• $20.00 - $22.00 PER HOUR, plus tips and food discounts at all our restaurants
• CAREER GROWTH! Learn under the guidance of Madrina's Exec Chef, Carlos Zamora and the talented Chef team as well as the DRC’s Executive Chef team led by Tim Miles (Culinary Director).
• CONTESTS! Greatest Dish Challenge: A monthly cooking competition open to all DRC cooks with a $250 CASH prize.
• TRIPS! Selected employees get the chance to visit artisan food producers, cooking demos, farms and suppliers to educate and inspire.
• GOLDEN TICKETS! More cool prizes awarded to team players that are recognized for their outstanding work ethic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree