S

Sodexo

Global food services and facilities management

Event Cook - Corporate Services

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeToronto, ON, CanadaCA$20 - CA$23 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
  • Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
  • Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and late nights.
  • Ability to communicate directly with other cooks, wait staff, and guests.
  • Ability to read and write for recipe preparation and inventory tracking.
  • Ability to use problem-solving and reasoning skills.
  • Ability to use basic mathematics, including percentages, quantities, and variances.
  • Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds, remain stationary for extended periods, stand and move about the kitchen, handle food and kitchen utensils, and bend, stoop, and kneel.
  • Food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by the local or provincial government agency.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare meals for the Fine Dining A la Carte and Event sections, supporting kitchen activities to provide high-quality food in a timely manner and coordinating food service at the pass and pick-up.
  • Organize daily restaurant preparation, including line setup and food preparation.
  • Advise the supervisor of low inventory items and assist with receiving items and taking inventory as needed.
  • Maintain kitchen sanitation and cleanliness standards that meet or exceed state and local Health Board inspection and hotel requirements.
  • Report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor.
  • Assist in training kitchen team members and ensure cooks' duties are performed during the shift.
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with departments including Banquets, Outlets, and Guest Services; occasionally interact directly with guests.
  • Perform duties with minimal supervision.
  • Assist with ware washing, dishwashing, or other kitchen duties as needed.
  • Work Monday through Friday and work nights.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two to three years of cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant.
  • Culinary diploma or degree.
  • Food Handler’s Certification.

About the Company

Sodexo

Global food services and facilities management

Sodexo provides Food and Services by managing on-site facilities and catering across work, healthcare, education, and leisure environments. Its offerings include on-site meal services, cleaning, maintenance, and other facilities-management tasks designed to improve daily life for employees and the people served. The company differentiates itself through its global scale (present in 43 countries, serving about 80 million consumers daily), its independent, family-owned structure, and a strong, responsible business model focused on social and environmental progress. Sodexo aims to grow while elevating quality of life for employees and clients and contributing to the economic and community well-being where it operates.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Founded
1966

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Sodexo

See more jobs