Seasonal Cook I (3 months' contract)

Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club is seeking a Seasonal Cook I for a 3-month contract to join their Food & Beverage Department during the summer season. This role is responsible for food production and cooking within the Club, as well as providing operational support in the kitchen to ensure a positive member experience. The Club is a family-oriented private club with over 4,000 members, focused on delivering exceptional experiences with a warm and welcoming culture.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years cooking experience in a Club, Hotel, or related industry
Post-Secondary Degree in Culinary Arts
Red Seal Certification and Food Handler Certification required
Must have knowledge of kitchen equipment, recipes, preparation, and execution of menu items
Ability to prepare small and large quantities of food, specifically hot breakfast items, in a fast-paced environment
Good communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well within a team environment
Must have open availability and available to work mornings, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays

Responsibilities

Carries out all food productions as delegated by kitchen management
Operates their station, serving and preparing products and menu items according to specifications
Follows recipes and maintain standards as provided by kitchen management
Works on all stations in ala carte, banquet, and pastry stations
Proactively seeks out mis-en-place for menus, and ensures that all mis-en-place required is up to date
Prepares food only issued with the proper bills, requisition, banquet contracts or authorization by management
Checks refrigerators for supplies and maintain records of supply needs; communicates any deficiencies or discrepancies to kitchen management
Maintains awareness of food quality, rotation, storage, utilization, stock levels, and product consistency
Communicates with other departments to plan production and coordinate activities
Actively participates in requisitioning, receiving and storage of products and mis-en-place
Practices “FIFO” method of proper food storage and rotation of product to minimize spoilage and control wastage
Maintains awareness of product specifications to create a secondary quality checkpoint as stock is put away
Leads by example in taking direction and guiding Cook II and Cook in Training
Refines and expands their culinary knowledge and skills by applying themselves to gain experience from all stations
Works in compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and any safety policies and procedures set out by the Club
Conducts self in alignment with the Well Played service model (Prompt, Personalized, Polite) to support member services and respect in the workplace