We're Hiring: Senior Cook for an Established Event Venue
Are you an experienced cook ready to take on more responsibility in a small, creative kitchen? Our established event venue, known for hosting weddings, corporate functions, live music, wine tastings, burlesque shows, and more, is seeking a Senior Cook to bring skill and consistency to our tight-knit culinary team.
About the Role
Ours is a non-traditional, gas-free kitchen built around induction, sous vide, baking, and broiling, a great fit for cooks who enjoy technique-driven, creative cooking outside a typical line setup. As a Senior Cook, you'll work closely with a small team of 2–3 in the kitchen, taking ownership of dishes and prep for a wide range of events, including brunch service. This is a strong opportunity for someone with solid experience who wants more ownership without stepping into full kitchen management.
Responsibilities
- Food Prep & Cooking: Prepare and cook dishes using induction, sous vide, oven, and broiler techniques to recipe and presentation standards.
- Brunch Service: Execute brunch-specific menu items with speed and consistency.
- Vendor & Ordering: Communicate with suppliers and help manage ordering to keep the kitchen stocked and on budget.
- Menu Input: Provide feedback and ideas during menu planning for upcoming events.
- Mentorship: Guide and support other kitchen team members during service.
- Organization: Maintain cleanliness, efficiency, and food safety standards throughout the kitchen.
- Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen leadership and the events team to execute menus smoothly, given the kitchen's small, hands-on team.
- Quality Control: Ensure consistency and attention to detail across all dishes leaving the kitchen.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience as a Line Cook, Prep Cook, or similar kitchen role.
- Experience with brunch service.
- Comfortable working with vendors and handling ordering.
- Comfort working with induction, sous vide, and other non-gas cooking methods (or eagerness to learn).
- Strong knife skills and ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Working knowledge of food safety and kitchen organization.
- Some experience mentoring or guiding junior kitchen staff a plus.
- Flexibility to adapt to diverse events and themes.
- Comfort working in a small (2–3 person) kitchen team where everyone pitches in across tasks.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay, based on experience.
- Opportunity to grow toward kitchen leadership over time.
- A vibrant, supportive work environment.
- The chance to be part of memorable events and celebrations.
If you're ready to bring your skills to a lively, creative kitchen, we'd love to hear from you. Serious inquiries only, please, if selected for an interview, we ask that you confirm and attend as scheduled. Apply now and join our team in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests!
To apply, please send your resume to [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.60-$23.00 per hour
Experience:
- Kitchen: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- WHMIS Certification (required)
- Food Handler Certification (required)
- Red Seal (preferred)
- Smart Serve (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Location:
- Toronto, ON M6P 1Y8 (required)
Work Location: In person
