Line Cook

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Gourmet Cuisine has been providing unparalleled fine catering and event planning services for private and corporate functions since 1991. From menu creation to presentation to event logistics, we deliver outstanding dining experiences that people remember well after they leave. As a full service events company, we provide a variety of menu options, serving staff, bartenders, chefs, rentals, entertainment, valet, floral and decor. Whatever vision you have for your event, our chefs and special events team will take it above and beyond your expectations.

**Why work with Gourmet Cuisine?** We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and call centers. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.

**Job Details**:
**Start Date: ASAP**

**Status: Part Time**

**Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am-2pm**

**Wage: $16/hr**

**Location**:6400 Airport Rd, Air Canada, Mississauga**

**Important Information: Free parking on site. Uniform provided and discounted meals Experience is an asset. Willing to Train**

**Job Summary**:
**How you will make an impact**:
You will be responsible for supporting our kitchen with food prepping, cooking, cleaning or plating tasks.

**As a Line Cook, you will**:

- Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules
- Serve meals or prepare for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items
- Use established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods
- Clean kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Store or discard excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensure food and supply items are stored per standards
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed
- Assist in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
- Assist in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required
- Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately

**About you**:

- Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook
- You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
- Certificate from a recognized cooking school
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
- Familiar with industry’s best practices
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position