Organization Description
Porzia’s is a small neighborhood restaurant specializing in Italian classics. Located on Oakwood Ave just off Corso Italia in Toronto’s west end Porzia’s is committed to providing amazing food and wine in a relaxed casual environment.
Porzia’s is growing and we are looking to hire a line cook that will grow with us. We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated individuals committed to creating an inclusive, positive work environment.
5+ years of kitchen experience in a high paced restaurant enviroment
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Committed to creating an inclusive positive work environment
- Strong and effective communication with all staff
- Maintain daily cleanliness and sanitation of all production, service areas and equipment
- Ability to deal with a fast paced environment
- Maintain inventory and record of food, supplies and equipment
- Maintain all food safety and exceeding sanitary requirements
- Perform delegated tasks from Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, and/or General Manager
- Day to day food preparation of the restaurant
- Prepares vegetables, fruit, meat and seafood with great technique and following safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Maintaining a prep list of station duties and taking effective notes for station set up and service.
- Performing all opening and closing assignments as instructed
- Cook, plate and garnish dishes during service while maintaining a clean, efficient professional
Job Qualifications
- Professional, personable and team-oriented
- Ability to multi-task and conduct one’s self calmly and effectively under pressure
- Strong and effective communication
- 2+ years of experience in a full service restaurant environment
- Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
- Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills
- Be solutions and detail-oriented with a high degree of professionalism
- Seeks new demanding challenges
- Experience cooking and handling food in a high-volume dining restaurant
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, mornings and nights
- Strong work ethic
- Valid Food Handlers Certificate
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- York, ON M6E 2V8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you a Canadian Citizen or hold a valid work permit?
Experience:
- Cooking: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
