About the Role
The Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club is seeking a part-time Cook I specializing in pastry to join the Food & Beverage Department. This role focuses on the production of food and pastry goods while providing operational kitchen support to ensure an exceptional member experience.
Responsibilities
- Execute food production as delegated by kitchen management
- Operate assigned stations and prepare menu items according to specifications
- Follow established recipes and maintain quality standards
- Work across ala carte, banquet, and pastry stations
- Manage mis-en-place requirements for menus
- Prepare food based on authorized bills, requisitions, or banquet contracts
- Monitor refrigerator supplies and report deficiencies to management
- Maintain awareness of food quality, rotation, storage, and stock levels
- Coordinate production activities with other departments
- Participate in the requisitioning, receiving, and storage of products
- Practice FIFO methods to minimize spoilage and waste
- Verify product specifications during stock storage
- Guide Cook II and Cook in Training staff
- Expand culinary knowledge by rotating through various stations
- Comply with Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and internal safety policies
- Adhere to the Well Played service model to support member services
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of cooking experience in a Club, Hotel, or related industry
- Minimum 1 year of pastry kitchen experience
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment, recipes, and menu execution
- Ability to prepare small and large quantities of food in a fast-paced environment
- Open availability for mornings, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays
Skills
- Culinary arts
- Pastry production
- Food safety and storage
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
Location
- North Toronto, Ontario
Work Type
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 4 years of cooking experience
- Minimum 1 year of pastry kitchen experience
Education Level
- Post-Secondary Degree in Culinary Arts
- Red Seal Certification
- Food Handler Certification
About the Company
- Family-oriented private club located in North Toronto
- Serves more than 4,000 members
- Values include Sportsmanship, Camaraderie, Heritage, Respect, Excellence, Innovation, Wellness, and Fun
Equal Opportunity
- The Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club is an equal opportunity employer
- Committed to accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
- Provides accommodations during the recruitment process upon request
