Summer Restaurant jobs in Toronto, ON

Seasonal Line Cook at Bar Koukla

Work location: 88 Ossington Ave. Toronto, ON

We are looking for a skilled line to cook join our culinary team at Bar Koukla for the summer season! The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in a similar full service restaurant, can work well both independently and part of a team and have flexibility with their schedule. This role will be full time for the summer, with the possibility of becoming permanent in either a full or part time capacity after the summer ends.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
• Help coordinate production as it relates to restaurant and banquet functions
• Assist the Executive Chef with developing new dishes
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
• Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Schedule: Afternoons, Evenings, Weekends, Weekend Mornings & Holidays
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the Culinary field required ( 2 years)
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

What is in it for you:

• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across Mamakas Food Group Concepts

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Experience:

• cooking: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person