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Cook/Chef

We are seeking a talented and passionate Cook/Chef to join our culinary team. Here, we work as a family—it’s not a cut-and-dry corporate environment. We are looking for someone with genuine industry experience who deeply cares about the food they put out and understands the importance of serving others. Having Breakfast⭐️, lunch, and dinner experience is necessary.

Weekends are a must, and you need to be ready to handle the fast-paced rush of event nights during TD Coliseum shows. Full-time is available, but you will have to be diligent and consistent. We will train you to our standards, which means starting off part-time. If you want full-time hours, your quality and ability must be up to par.

If you enjoy cooking, have a positive attitude, and have a passion for culinary arts, please apply. If you think this is a construction job where you just assemble ingredients, do not bother. FAST FOOD EXPERIENCE IS NOT APPLICABLE.

Duties

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals according to the restaurant’s menu and standards.
• Confidently manage and run the kitchen by yourself when required.
• Use your creativity to develop new specials and desserts (and genuinely enjoy doing it!).
• Handle high-volume service during busy TD Coliseum event nights.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Manage inventory, ensuring that all ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, adhering strictly to food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the rest of the team to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
• Monitor food quality and presentation before serving to guests.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef/Cook in a full-service restaurant setting (Fast food experience is not applicable).
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, especially during event nights, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency to run the kitchen solo and take ownership of your shift.
• Strong knowledge of various cooking techniques, cuisines, and food safety practices.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and tools used in meal preparation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work seamlessly within a family-style team dynamic.
• A passion for the culinary arts, creative menu planning, and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Join us in creating memorable meals that delight our guests!

Pay: $19.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hamilton, ON L8P 4S6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do not apply if you have no experience in a real restaurant. Tim Hortons, McDonald's or any other fast food restaurant is not applicable. This is a job that requires a sharp mind and attention to detail, do not apply if your heart is not in it.
• Are you employed currently? What are your hours currently like? Are you seeking part-time or full-time employment
• Are you available to work every Friday, Saturday and Sunday as needed? (Not necessarily the schedule but we need the availability)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking (not fast food): 1 year (required)
• Breakfast: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (preferred)
• Red Seal (preferred)

Location:

• Hamilton, ON L8P 4S6 (required)

Work Location: In person