Line Cook

**LINE COOK**

**ABOUT US**:
In 1976, The Palin Foundation was incorporated with a mission to create a space for students on the former Ryerson Polytechnic campus that was fully student governed. Fast forward to 2007 and that was realized in the building of the new Student Campus Centre adjoining the historic Oakham House at the corner of Gould and Church Streets in downtown Toronto. Following the change in institutional name, we’ve updated the name of our building and many of the services we offer here.

The Palin Foundation administers the newly renamed Toronto Metropolitan Student Centre (TMU-SC) along with Oakham House. TMU-SC is home to student unions, affiliated campus groups, The Eyeopener newspaper, Met Radio and the Good Food Centre. Inside Oakham House you’ll find the Office of the Ombudsperson, Oakham Café, The Met Campus Pub and a host of rentable venue spaces.

We operate with a mandate to provide:
Affordable and healthy food, stable student employment, a platform for advocacy, flexible space that fits your needs, and connection to a broader community.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Line Cook to join our kitchen team. As a Line Cook, you will play a key role in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Working closely with the head chef and other kitchen staff, you will be responsible for ensuring that each dish is prepared to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.

**SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- An upbeat, welcoming attitude to further foster our climate of warmth and positivity
- Ensure that the assigned workstation is fully prepped, stocked and organized at the beginning and end of each service
- Responsible for learning and execution of service on all stations and shifts in the kitchen
- Assist with dishwashing, garbage and recycling removal and putting away deliveries as required
- Maintain communication with the lead hand regarding menu item countdowns, specials and any other relevant menu and service information
- Ensure health and safety standards are upheld. Ensure cleanliness and sanitation to promote food safety, kitchen safety and prevent accidents, injury and food born illness
- Ensures the proper rotation of inventories to minimize food waste and spoilage
- Ensuring the highest standards are met for both food quality and cleanliness
- Other duties as assigned

**JOB QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum 1 year experience in a busy restaurant kitchen
- Excellent cooking skills
- Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes
- Bonus Points:

- Food Handler’s Certificate
- Training from a culinary school
- Required skills & demonstrated knowledge _
- At team player with effective communication skills
- Organizational Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills. Strives for improvement and is eager to mentor others to achieve excellence as a team
- Physical Effort & Working Conditions _
- Comfortable standing for long periods of time, able to lift up to 40lbs and continuously bend, reach and twist
- Potential for superficial cuts and burns

**COMPENSATION & CULTURE**:
Position Title: Line Cook

Department: Kitchen

Base Salary: $23.35 hourly (increased based on seniority)
Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits, and access to defined benefit pension plan (CAAT); after successful completion of probation period; 2 weeks paid vacation + paid winter shutdown per year; corporate cell phone or monthly reimbursement; 14 paid personal emergency leave/sick days per year.
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Unionized
Tentative start date: November 2024
Supervisory: This position reports directly to the Kitchen Manager/Lead Hand
Location: Onsite

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT**:
The Palin Foundation is committed to employment equity and the creation of a staff group that reflects the community that we serve. As such, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, family status or marital status, or any other protected category recognized by provincial or federal laws. We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse community.

**SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $23.35 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person