First Cook

About Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Widely recognized as top-of-class by meeting and event organizers around the world, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) has hosted over 22,000 events in our four-decade history. We are proud to support the local tourism industry as one of North America's leading convention centres, having added more than eight billion dollars in direct spending economic impact to our community. MTCC is a Crown Corporation of the Province of Ontario and is proudly governed and led by an executive management team and an independent board of directors comprised of senior private sector business leaders.

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre prides itself on its professionalism and dedication to making every event it hosts memorable for its customers and guests alike.

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Job Description

The Kitchen Department is currently looking for a First Cook. This position involves delegating tasks and ensuring high quality preparation of all food items in a timely manner. The successful candidate is a dedicated, passionate individual who is knowledgeable; customer service oriented and with al proven demonstrated abilities in a professional kitchen.

Job Description

• Functional knowledge of all kitchen areas including classic working stations coupled with fine operational skills in preparation and execution of modern cuisine
• Assists with social parties, banquets and special events
• Assist in the supervision of Second Cooks & Apprentices. Assume responsibility for stations and functions assigned
• Maintains and assists inventory control procedures by reviewing the next day's menus and requisitioning food and supplies
• Customer service focused
• Ensures kitchen is clean and sanitary and is in compliance with all provincial requirements

Job Skills and Requirements

• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent
• Provincial Red Seal certification or equivalent preferred
• 2-3 Years in a high volume hotel/ convention center kitchen.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Strong culinary skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Outstanding customer service skills with a can-do attitude.
• Food Handler Certification & WHIMIS
• Basic computer skills

As per the LiUNA Local 506 Collective Agreement, in order to maintain Full-time status or to be classified as a Full-time Employee, an Employee must have worked and/or have been paid a minimum of 1,200 hours the previous calendar year.

Interested applicants are asked to submit their online application no later than:

January 21, 2025

Please note: The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. During any stage of the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request accommodation.