Line Cook

Job summary

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and assembling signature dishes while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. They must also ensure the kitchen remains clean, organized, and compliant with all health and safety procedures.

Job details

Location Fresh on Bloor (386 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1W5) About Fresh Since our launch almost 30 years ago, we’ve made it our mission to prove that a plant-based diet can be satisfying, energizing, and undeniably delicious. Every day, our talented and dedicated staff share their passion and positive energy with our community to bring the quality you know and love to our plates. Being a part of the Fresh team means more than just being an employee, it means becoming part of the Fresh community - a place where you can be authentically you and surround yourself with a team that is welcoming, inclusive and fun. One of the most important roles on our Back of House team is our Dishwashers, ensuring our kitchens and storage areas are kept clean and organized. The ideal candidate is a highly organized and detailed team player with the ability to move between tasks and adapt to the needs of the restaurant. What’s In It For You? Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar Values Resilience, Accountability, And Inclusivity. Our Culture Of Trust Allows Our Employees To Find Satisfaction In Working Hard As a Fun, Diverse Team, With Ample Room To Grow. Our Employees Are Motivated By The Positive Brand And Continuous Career Growth. We Offer Increased compensation Minimum wage plus tips Discounted meals during work and outside of work hours, including 20% off at participating Recipe brands and other exclusive retail discounts Employee Health Plan - Available after one month, includes coverage for vision, dental, massage, mental health resources, employee assistance program and more Growth & learning opportunities - Consistent training on various topics to support continuous career development into positions of leadership Casual & inclusive environment - Warm, friendly and welcoming workplace for everyone to be their authentic self Flexible hours What Are We Looking For? Open and flexible availability from 8 AM to 12 AM, including evenings and weekends Able to complete physically demanding tasks - standing for long periods, lifting 50 lbs, bending and reaching, etc. Comfortable with handling a knife and cleaning solutions Experience working in a kitchen, restaurant, or fast food chain (bonus) Description Fresh recognizes that our kitchen staff are an integral part of our team. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, a Line Cook will be preparing and assembling all of our signature dishes in our busy restaurants. Assigned to specific stations, Line Cooks work together to ensure guests are satisfied by providing their meal quickly and completing quality control. The ideal candidate would be a team player who can communicate clearly while working in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail. Duties & Responsibilities ➔ Provides customer satisfaction by cooking to perfection and assembling dishes to be visually appealing ➔ Prepares ingredients for use such as, dicing produce, battering onion rings, etc. ➔ Ensures a smooth service by avoiding prep shortages by completing the AM and/or PM checklists ➔ Tracks and records temperatures of all hot foods, cold and hot holding areas ➔ Cleans and sanitizes all dishes, utensils, cooking equipment, etc. in a timely manner ➔ Verifies the quality and quantity of delivered items and ingredients ➔ Empties out garage, compost and recycling bins, breaking down boxes ➔ Runs the line or expedites during peak times and as necessary ➔ Puts away deliveries in an organized manner ➔ Maintains a clean and sanitary work station at all times ➔ Adheres to outlined health and safety procedures and Fresh standards ➔ Memorizes menu items and ingredients to ensure consistency and accuracy ➔ Communicates openly with management about concerns regarding workflow, inventory and equipment ➔ Attends pre-shift meetings and is prepared to participate by actively listening and working towards harmonious restaurant workflow ➔ Emphasizes safety and sanitation when working with others and equipment ➔ Communicates clearly with other Line Cooks when preparing dishes to order ➔ Pays attention to chit notes and allergy requirements ➔ Ensures all food preparation is completed to company standards and on time with minimal wastage ➔ Brainstorms strategies to improve consistency, reduce waste, increase morale and eliminate inefficiency ➔ Contributes to a safe and warm environment by accepting and respecting all individuals who enter the restaurant Wage: $17.95 Current Vacancy

What you’ll do

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and assembling signature dishes while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. They must also ensure the kitchen remains clean, organized, and compliant with all health and safety procedures.

Requirements

Candidates should have flexible availability from 8 AM to 12 AM, including evenings and weekends, and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Previous experience in a kitchen or restaurant environment is considered a bonus.

Benefits

• Discounted meals
• Retail discounts
• Health plan
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Massage therapy
• Mental health resources
• Employee assistance program
• Training and development

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Knife handling
• Kitchen sanitation
• Quality control
• Inventory management
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Food safety
• Menu knowledge
• Fast-paced environment
• Accountability
• Workflow Management
• Resilience
• Safety Procedures
• Mental Health
• Management
• Customer Service
• Cooking
• Dicing
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Food Preparation
• Leadership
• Sanitation
• Restaurant Operation
• Quality Control
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Line Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Fast Food

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