Prep Cook & Kitchen Helper

Prep Cook & Kitchen Helper

Sunset Grill is Canada's leading breakfast and brunch restaurant chain and takes pride in serving food that is always freshly prepared. Our location at Major Mackenzie Drive West and Weston Road in Vaughan is looking for a hard-working, team-oriented Prep Cook to assist in the daily operations of the restaurant. The ideal candidate will have previous experience cooking in a kitchen and be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Operate the kitchen line efficiently - including cooking all kind of egg preparations, sandwiches, wraps and other menu items
• Ensure food quality and speed
• Cut, chop, peel, prepare vegetables, fruits, eggs and meats as required
• Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment
• Wash and keep ready dishes, serving plates, glassware and silverware
• Clean up kitchen area after and during food prep
• Constantly maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen at all times
• Diligently follow all food safety and hygiene standards
• Ensure proper preparation of food items per standard recipes
• Help in stocking up supplies during operational hours
• Help in closing the kitchen - mop, sweep all areas and clean up for the next day.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to lift and shift heavy boxes (well within permissible lifting limits)
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment

Benefits:
Free employee meals during shifts

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $16.55-$17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required
• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Experience:

• Cooking: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-01-22