New Italian Restaurant jobs in Toronto, ON

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:

• Toronto, 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