Banquet Cook

Do you love hospitality? Love to meet and interact with fun and diverse people? Love to work in a friendly environment? If so, come be a part of our Boulevard Club family.

The Boulevard Club is recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years and received the Best Place to Work in Retail and Hospitality award in both 2023 and 2025.

We take pride in providing safe and inclusive communities that inspire wellness, growth, and excellence. We create exceptional, social, athletic, and recreational environments, celebrating memorable experiences and positive connections.

**As an employee of The Boulevard Club, you will enjoy a high quality pleasant working environment and the following benefits**:

- Employee Health & Wellness Program.
- Gratuity Program (eligibility criteria apply).
- Meal Plan.
- Bike Share TO.
- Night Transportation Assistance.
- Summer Recognition Program.

**Job Overview**:
**_ This is a temporary summer role starting from May 2025 to September 2025. _**Reporting directly to the Executive Chef & Kitchen Manager, the Banquet Cook plays a key role in ensuring guest satisfaction by preparing high-quality food for banquet events, setting up and breaking down food stations, and supporting the kitchen team in executing large-scale meal service.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Prepare and cook food according to banquet event orders, recipes, and quality standards.
- Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient preparation for events.
- Set up, maintain, and break down banquet stations as required.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations before, during, and after service.
- Assist in opening and closing duties of the kitchen as scheduled.
- Follow all health, safety, and sanitation procedures, including proper food handling and storage.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or needs to the Executive Chef. Adapt to last-minute changes in event requirements or service flow.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchen environment.
- Valid Food Handler Certification required.
- Strong understanding of banquet service logistics, large-batch cooking techniques, and kitchen equipment
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

For over a century, The Boulevard Club has built a reputation around time-honoured traditions, exemplary service, and unrivalled athletics programs for all ages and abilities, including tennis, badminton, water sports, fitness, swimming, basketball, pickleball, and more.

We pride ourselves on creating an exceptional Member experience thanks to an equally diverse and inclusive team. We know that our team members are vital to the success of the Club, which is why we hire well and enjoy developing and rewarding our team.

If you would like to work and learn from a team of professionals and build your career at one of Toronto’s top private clubs, The Boulevard Club may be a good fit.
- The Boulevard Club is an inclusive work environment, and as such, has a workplace accommodation policy in place. Accommodation is available, upon request, for the interview process and other selection stages for job applicants with accessibility needs. Please contact Human Resources to discuss further._

**About The Boulevard Club**:
The Boulevard Club is a family-oriented waterfront community that embraces caring, friendly individuals in an environment that celebrates diversity, respect and teamwork.Our Workplace Values are: Caring, Creativity, Diversity, Friendliness, Fun, Integrity, Respect and Teamwork.