Kitchen Staff, baking

Location: Downtown Office Tower. ( Yonge / King, Downtown Toronto) Monday to Friday

Job description

Line Cook & Back of House Staff, baker

Full time and Part time

If you wake up dreaming of coffee, have a passion for fresh food, and want to work in a lively café environment where you get to meet friends and new people every day, then working at aroma espresso bar could be a perfect fit You must be a people person who loves to smile with a commitment to providing exceptional service and working efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You should enjoy learning new things and be excited to join a professional, hard-working team.

Overview of Line Cook & Back of House Staff:

Aroma line cooks prepare dishes from our Mediterranean-inspired menu. You will be responsible for preparing fresh food dishes specifically according to aroma recipe and quality standards while maintaining keen attention to food safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for food, strong time management skills, an ability to communicate effectively with other team members while executing dishes accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

You will be responsible for preparation and production from the following stations: salad line, sandwich line, flat grill, and hot soup stations, etc.

Regularly prepare items such as: from-scratch dressings, fresh-cooked grains, freshly chopped herbs, as well as slicing and dicing produce according to standardized daily kitchen prep

Execute all dishes based on standardized recipes/prep sheets while always following aroma quality and freshness standards

Continuously maintain cleanliness of prep area and kitchen equipment, including sanitizing prep surfaces between all tasks

Strict adherence to company, municipal and provincial guidelines as they are related to food safety and safe workplace environments.

Receive supplier deliveries, verifying received items against invoices, restock fridge/freezer and kitchen lines, store and label all prepped items in accordance with health and safety standards, managing expiry dates and always maintain safe food items rotation (FIFO)

Washing and putting away dishes, disposing of garbage and waste

Available to perform many different tasks within the café, during each shift, as may be assigned from time to time by your manager or shift leader, with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications:

Preferred: Experience working in a kitchen with a general understanding of cooking fundamentals and practices

Strong communication skills and the ability to work respectfully and efficiently with others team members

Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask when required

Keen attention to detail and presentation

A positive attitude

Availability to work flexible hours, including early opening and late closing of the cafe, weekends and holidays as business requires

Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift up to 30lbs

Work permit required

Being part of our team means:

Competitive Compensation + tips

Lots of free coffee

Generous staff discount on aroma food menu on shift

Opportunities for promotion

A diverse and inclusive environment where everyone and all unique life experiences are warmly welcomed

About aroma espresso bar:

At aroma espresso bar, we are passionate about coffee and food. We value authenticity, integrity and are deeply committed to quality. We take pride in everything we do from our menu to our service, in every dish that comes out of our kitchen, every latte that we serve, and every pastry that we bake. We are truly grateful for each of our customers who continually choose us, and we strive to be a bright spot in their day through our hospitality and professionalism.

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

Pay: $17.60-$18.50 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person