Line Cook

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Line Cook to join our dynamic kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the food industry, and a strong commitment to food safety and quality. As a Line Cook, you will play a crucial role in meal preparation, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards of excellence. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with others to create exceptional dining experiences.

Job description

Nestled in the heart of Regent Park, Café ZUZU Pizzeria is the neighbourhood spot where everyone feels like famiglia. By day, ZUZU hums with coffee, conversation, and the smell of fresh-baked pan pizza. By night, our dining room transforms – 16" pies, Nonna-style cooking that doesn't hold back on the sauce, flowing wine, and that signature warmth only Nonna can teach.

Café ZUZU Pizzeria is open Wednesday & Thursday 4-10pm, and Friday through to Sunday 11am-10pm.

The Role

The Line Cook is responsible for following recipes and cooking menu items to spec, communicating with team members and fostering a positive work environment.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that all food is prepared to the standards as set out by the Chef de Cuisine
• Ensure that all menu items are being cooked to spec
• Communicate with team members for smooth operation of service
• Take daily inventory to ensure that food waste is kept to a minimum
• Follow all operating procedures and identify and correct any organizational problems that impact the effectiveness of the operation
• Ensure that all health, safety, and cleanliness standards are adhered to and correct any deficiencies
• Handle all special requests and guest allergies to ensure guest health and satisfaction
• Examine and accept supplier deliveries
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required

Who You Are

The right person for this role has strong organizational skills, excellent communication and an eye for details. Able to work independently and eager to engage with other team members. Chooses to be positive.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Previous experience in a restaurant setting
• Time management skills
• Thorough understanding of food handling standards in Ontario
• Good knife skills

What We Offer

We are excited to offer a competitive compensation package including but not limited to:

• A comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits program
• 24-7 access to a health concierge and discounted memberships to wellness-driven products
• Discounted dining privileges at all our restaurants for you + guests
• Safe and positive work environment awarded Best Managed in Canada by Deloitte
• Access to regular training and development programming for inside and outside of hospitality goals
• Internal priority role postings & hiring practises for expanded growth opportunity
• Competitive base salary based on role expectations and performance

Gusto 54 is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse working environment. We prohibit discrimination based on legally protected classes in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws including ethnic origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and gender identity/gender expression. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

Kindly note, candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Are you legally allowed to work in Canada?

Experience:

• restaurant: 3 years (required)
• pasta: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person