Experienced Line Cook

Pearle Hospitality’s mission and focus is to enrich each moment through genuine and thoughtful actions. Each of Pearle Hospitality’s restaurants, event venues, hotels, and spas are focused on creating happiness and elevating each experience through the care and consideration of our people, guests, food, properties and communities.

Nestled under the Niagara escarpment, alongside a waterfall and creek, Ancaster Mill boasts spectacular forested scenery and historic charm. The chefs work directly with local farmers to create harvest-inspired menus that capture the essence of the season.

**Job Purpose**:
Our cooks play a key role in surpassing guest expectations and providing an incredible culinary experience that inspires guests to keep coming back for more. The Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality, delicious food in a thoughtful, consistent, and timely manner according to Pearle Hospitality’s high standards and understands the organization’s dedication to producing delicious food made from quality ingredients.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Deliver elevated guest experiences through the execution of high-quality and delicious food, while highlighting genuine and thoughtful hospitality.
- Excellent knife skills
- Accept and perform additional tasks as required for optimal performance of the restaurant.
- Actively represent and promote Pearle Hospitality’s core values within the workplace.
- Act as an ambassador of Ancaster Mill and Pearle Hospitality.
- Follow company policies and procedures as defined and outlined by Pearle Hospitality.
- Follow all Health and Safety standards to ensure a safe work environment for all guests and team members.
- Adhere to all cleanliness and sanitization practices.
- Maintain professional appearance and act with integrity and honesty.

**What we would like you to bring to the position**:

- **Communication**: Listen attentively to direction from Executive Chef and Sous Chef and communicate with other Cooks to ensure meal components are being produced on time and to standard.
- **Adaptability**: Ability to remain poised and professional in a fast-paced environment and positively interact with a variety of diverse guests and team members.
- **Attention to detail**: Produce menu items to expectations of guests and remain mindful of any specific accommodations noted for the dish, including any allergies or dietary restrictions.
- **Positive attitude**: Exhibit a passion for the culinary arts and a desire to learn from kitchen leaders and other team members.
- Food Handler Certification
- WHMIS Certification

**Why join Pearle Hospitality team at Ancaster Mill**:

- Beautiful setting, rich in history
- World-class Culinary team
- Closed every Monday
- Competitive wages
- Benefits after 3 months when working 25 + hours
- Discounts at all Pearle Hospitality restaurants, hotels and spas
- Training and Development
- Growth opportunities
- Amazing team and company culture
- Pearle Hospitality and affiliated companies, including Ancaster Mill, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ancaster, ON L9G 3J4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person