Taboo Commis

Do you have a passion for food, high standards and enjoy being part of a team? Come work, play and stay in beautiful Muskoka this summer (Staff Housing Available) Taboo Muskoka is a privately owned Resort and Golf Operation whose mandate is to 'Create happiness by offering incredible Muskoka experiences to our guests and team.” Our Culinary team at the Boathouse Restaurant plays a critical role in ensuring this happens and we are looking and for COMMIS to join the team
Reporting to the Jr Sous Chef, Sous Chef and Executive Chef, you will be responsible with assisting the overall operation and cleanliness of the kitchen, refrigeration & surrounding areas.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**:

- Production and prep of food items in the kitchen
- Daily organization and preparation for service including food preparation tasks (mincing, garnishes, stocks, sauces, vinaigrettes, etc) & hot and cold cooking tasks (simple cooking, seasoning, etc)
- Ensure that health and safety rules are applied and respected (especially HACCP)
- To look after his or her own area
- To ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of working areas (floors, equipment, tables, etc)
- The Commis chef may be required to stand in for his/her superior
- To attend training when required.
- To be fully aware of and strictly observe Health & Safety and fire procedures.
- To be fully aware of and comply with hotel and company rules and regulations as identified in the team member handbook.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school level English communication skills
- 1 - 2 years’ experience in kitchen
- Enrolled in culinary program.
- Ontario Food Handlers Certification

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/REQUIREMENTS
- Indoors and outdoors in a hot industrial kitchen
- Fast, high pressure environment
- Standing 90% of the time.
- Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
- Use of sharp knives and tools, hot equipment and liquids, stoves, etc.
- Occasional kneeling, pushing or pulling.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts including, days, evening, weekends and holidays.

Benefits of Working at Taboo Muskoka
- $1 per hour bonus for completing your contract
- $500 for referring fellow team members and earn $ for bringing in business
- Complimentary 2-night stay (off season)
- Complimentary use of resort amenities including trails, bikes, beach, pools, tennis, golf, gym
- Staff housing available (located in town of Gravenhurst - short 7kms or 5 mins from the resort)
- Shuttle services to and from staff housing and the resort
- Potential room for career advancement
- Staff (and friends and family) discounts on meals, rooms, merchandise and golf
- Staff appreciation events and activities
- Employee recognition program
- Employee Wellness Program