Line Cook

**Experienced Line Cook / Catering Support**

Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. is currently seeking a Part Time **Line Cook / Catering Support**to join our team

The duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

- Strong knowledge and experience of food handling and production such as: hot entrees preparation, pizza making, wraps, sandwiches, and a la cart line experience
- Follow daily opening and closing procedures, as well as maintaining clean and safe environment during the shift, re-stocking, replenishing, and rotating products, checking inventory and sorting deliveries, and helping other franchises to prepare food items (pizza, deep fried items, sandwiches, etc.)
- Ensure that all food handling practices are being used and comply with company and industry standards
- Adhere to health and safety standards at all times, including closing down at the end of the event, i.e. dismantling of tables set up, extra stock return to storage area, washing and putting away of all dishes, pans, any serving equipment to be returned to the proper storage area
- Accurately handle and process cash, debit and credit card transactions
- Maintain a strong customer-focused approach when responding to customer inquiries;
- Ensure orders are to customer’s specifications;
- Understand and comply with all food handling practices are being used and comply with company and industry quality standards, rules, policies and procedures.
- Establish effective relationships and assistance to other employees when necessary;
- Ensure to maintain clean and sanitary work and service area, including all kitchen equipment such as grill, oven, deep fryer, etc.
- Two years of food prep and cooking experience, catering experience an asset;
- Culinary diploma or degree is an asset;
- Smart Serve and Food Handlers Certification required;
- Ability to take directions and follow up as executed
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision and as a team player
- Ability to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods
- Have experience and be competent in using cash register, credit card terminal handling cash and process accurate payments using debit and credit cards
- Be punctual, reliable and ability to efficiently work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to remain standing in one position for long periods of time, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs

**HOURS OF WORK**

**HOW TO APPLY**

Please submit your resume to the attention of: Head Chef/Assistant Manager, Food Services by January 16, 2025.

**OUR HISTORY**
- Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability. Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. will provide, on request, accommodations for disabilities to support your participation in all of our Recruitment Process._
- We thank all applicants that apply, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted._

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- line cook and food preparation: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)
- Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-16