Prep/Catering Cook

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Cook – From-Scratch Specialty Catering

The Opportunity:

Are you a cook who actually cares about the food? We are a small, social, and highly collaborative catering team specializing in from-scratch, specialty cuisine. If you’re tired of "thaw and serve" kitchens, this is your chance to get hands-on experience with classical Italian, French, and Mediterranean techniques and more in a lively and safe environment.

The Logistics (Please Read Carefully):

• Location: North Hanmer
• Schedule: Includes weekdays during the day, weekends, evenings and holidays as well as some 6 - 7 AM start times on weekends.
• Commute: Our kitchen is located in North Hanmer. Due to our early start times and the limitations of local transit from areas like the South End, Copper Cliff, or Chelmsford, reliable personal transportation is highly recommended.

What You’ll Do:

As a Prep & Catering Cook, you are the backbone of our kitchen. You’ll work closely with our Chef to ensure every event is a success.

• Prep: Clean, cut, and prepare produce and meats with precision. Pre-cook items, including sauteing, blanching, baking (pastry) & sauce making.
• Execute: Assist the Chef in preparing and finishing dishes both in-house and on-site at venues.
• Logistics: Package food safely for transport and assist in setting up professional buffet displays.
• Cleanliness: Maintain a "clean as you go" workflow to keep our kitchen safe and efficient.

What You Bring:

• Solid Fundamentals: Good knife skills and a strong grasp of safe food handling.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to be on your feet for long shifts and lift up to 40 lbs safely.
• The Right Attitude: You’re a "good listener" who takes direction well and stays calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion: A genuine interest in learning elevated global cuisine.

Why Join Us?

• Tip Pooling: We believe the Back of House deserves a share of the success.
• Growth: Real-world training in high-end catering and classical techniques.
• Atmosphere: A casual, social, and supportive team environment.

Required Skills & Training:

• Basic kitchen knowledge.
• Safe food handling (HACCP, Food Handlers, etc.)
• Ability to be on feet for most of shift.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely.

Asset Skills & Training:

• Formal Culinary Education.
• WHMIS
• Good listening.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Attention to detail.

- Please Answer All our Screener Questions, or we will be Forced to Reject your Application. -

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $17.95-$23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• If you have any formal experience working in a commercial kitchen, can you describe your responsibilities? If applicable, describe your experience with high-volume prep. (Leave blank if not applicable.)
• Do you have any formal education in the culinary field? (EG. Culinary school, apprenticeship programs like Red Seal etc.) (Leave blank if not applicable.)
• Our busiest periods include major holidays, Fridays and weekends; does your availability align with those periods? (Required)
• You’re at an off-site event and realize a critical piece of equipment or a specific garnish was left behind. The lead chef is busy with service. What is your immediate first step? (Required)
• Please describe the logistics and feasibility of your commute to North Hanmer; particularly for weekend and early morning shifts. EG: Would you be able to get on-site for 6am on a Saturday? [Feel free to note if you're local!] (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• HACCP Certification (preferred)
• Food Handler Certification (preferred)
• Food Safety Training in the past (preferred)

Work Location: In person