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About the Role

At Donalda Club, we are seeking a passionate First Cook to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial for executing duties in the Casual Dining and Banquet Kitchens, overseeing junior staff, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. We value leadership, teamwork, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties in a prescribed section of the Casual Dining Kitchen and/or Banquet Kitchen.
• Oversee junior cooks and/or trainees in the designated area.
• Provide timely and efficient guest service.
• Respond quickly and professionally to member requests.
• Maintain Toronto Public Health procedures and standards of sanitation.
• Perform sundry duties as required.
• Ensure all necessary stock is available, securely stored, and under correct conditions.
• Prepare mise-en-place freshly and in a timely fashion for service.
• Ensure all dishes are professionally prepared, correctly garnished and seasoned, with correct portion size and temperature, and on appropriate service china.
• Prepare dishes to the correct specifications, quantity, and quality as determined by the Executive Chef/Sous Chef.
• Prepare red meats and a variety of entrée dishes.
• Prepare sauces and dressings from scratch.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work in all areas including garde manger, grill, saucier, entremetier, butchery, and pastries.
• Provide buffet service with full knowledge of food preparation techniques and ingredients.
• Prepare and submit order lists for food and other stock items promptly to prevent shortages.
• Maintain sanitation standards.
• Inform when stock is low.
• Turn off and clean kitchen equipment at the end of shift.
• Clean work area daily.
• Clean and maintain refrigerators.
• Participate in receiving of goods.
• Listen to others and follow instructions.
• Teach and coach junior/trainee staff in food preparation and service.
• Communicate any anticipated shortages promptly to the Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
• Take advantage of training possibilities.
• Maintain self-motivation to uphold Donalda Standards.
• Communicate and contribute new dishes and menu ideas.
• Complete handovers at the beginning and ending of each shift.
• Attend departmental meetings where applicable.

Requirements

• Proficient in any cooking position designated by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
• A minimum of 8 years of cooking experience required in a comparable F&B operation.
• Ability to cope with extreme pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Basic understanding of food-costing mathematics.
• Good eye and memory for detail.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional during stressful situations.
• Ability to do strenuous physical labor.
• Ability to work in a hot environment (110F).
• Ability to lift 50lbs. for a distance of 10 meters.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. containers three feet off the ground.
• Ability to use chemicals including bleach.
• Ability to climb 2 flights of stairs.
• Must be available for all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be certified in Food Handling.
• Candidates 18 years or older may be required to complete a criminal background check.

Skills

• Culinary proficiency
• Kitchen management
• Staff supervision and training
• Guest service
• Sanitation standards
• Food preparation techniques
• Sauce and dressing preparation
• Buffet service
• Inventory management
• Communication
• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Adaptability

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full-Time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 8+ years cooking experience

Education Level

• Food Handling Certification

Salary/Compensations

• $25.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical/Pension benefits (for Full-Time employees)
• Long term disability and life insurance
• Paid sick/wellness days
• Paid vacation
• Complimentary staff meals (Taxable benefit)
• Complimentary parking
• Wellness Spending Account

About the Company

• Donalda Club is committed to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences.
• We foster a workplace that values leadership, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Donalda Club uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process.
• We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws.

Equal Opportunity

• Donalda Club is an equal-opportunity employer.
• We are actively working towards creating a diverse work environment.
• Our goal is to be an inclusive, diverse, and a respectful work environment where every person can enjoy a successful career.
• This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.
• Donalda also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.
• If you require accommodations to complete any stage of the hiring process, including job applications, pre-employment testing, interviews, or any aspect of consideration for a role, please fill out the provided form.