Cleese Catering is seeking a skilled, reliable, and motivated Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen and be passionate about preparing high-quality food for corporate catering and private events.
This is an opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing catering company. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has a passion for food.As a Cook at Cleese Catering, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality dishes for our corporate clients. You will be responsible for managing a specific section of the kitchen, contributing to menu development, and ensuring that all food preparation meets our standards of excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Food Preparation & Cooking:
- Prepare and cook dishes within your assigned section, following established recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest quality, meeting both company and client expectations.
- Section Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of your assigned section, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Menu Development:
- Contribute creative ideas to enhance the overall dining experience for our clients.
- Team Collaboration:
- Work closely with other members of the kitchen team to ensure smooth service during events.
- Inventory & Stock Control:
- Monitor stock levels within your section and communicate needs to the Sous Chef.
- Ensure that all ingredients are properly stored and utilized efficiently to minimize waste.
- Weekend Availability:
- Be available to work on weekends when required for special events, ensuring the same high standards of service are maintained as during the week.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations while following all food safety and sanitation standards.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Cook, Line Cook, or similar role in a commercial kitchen.
- Experience in catering, banquet, or high-volume food production is an asset.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate catering or a similar high-volume, client-focused environment.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to work weekends and adapt to changing schedules.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Corporate catering: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
