About Sofia
Offering a fresh perspective and refined approach to Italian cuisine, Sofia is committed to sourcing quality ingredients to pay homage to true Italian tastes.
Set in a dramatic and exquisitely designed backdrop, coupled with premium service, and finally; showcasing a curated ever-evolving internationally acclaimed art collection. Sofia is a provocateur to stimulate appetites, conversations and memories of an unforgettable experience,
Job Summary
Sofia is looking for Line Cooks that would be responsible for day-to-day food preparation. Our Line Cooks show attention to detail in all their work. Cleanliness is key and maintained throughout service and they will always go out of their way to take care of our guests. Working with a team first mentality and going above and beyond is something they do proudly.
Sofia prides itself in providing the team with cross-training opportunities for all positions, both at the Sofia and across all INK Entertainment venues. Employees of Sofia will receive dining discounts, early access to some of INK’s events, and enrolment in INK’s Perkopolis perk program.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform delegated tasks from Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and/or General Manager.
- Day to day food preparation of the restaurant according to Sofia standards.
- Prepares vegetables, fruit, meat and seafood with great technique and following safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Preparing food from scratch, according to recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications set out by the leadership team.
- Maintaining a prep list of station duties and taking effective notes for station set up and service.
- Maintaining clean and organized stations at all times, without exception.
- Following FIFO method to maximize product freshness.
- Assisting in food inventory and control; restocking any low items during shift.
- Cleaning food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines.
- Reporting any equipment/utensil malfunctions/deficiencies to the Chef.
- Assisting in properly receiving and storing delivered items.
- Operating standard kitchen equipment with caution and care.
- Performing all opening and closing assignments as instructed.
- Adhering to the Health and Safety policies and procedures outlined in the Health and Safety Program, WHMIS and MSDS guidelines.
- Treating their colleagues with respect and dignity at all times.
- Working collaboratively with the Sofia team.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year cooking experience in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant.
- Experience cooking and handling food in a high-volume dining restaurant.
- Possession of a culinary diploma is an asset.
- Previous experience and/or extensive knowledge of Italian Cuisine is preferred
- Understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
- Ability to take direction and work calmy and effectively under pressure.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Able to spend 100% of the time standing.
- Ability to lift items of up to 40 lbs.
Note: salary will be dependent on experience.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Ink Entertainment believes in an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.60 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
