Description

Requisition Id: 2024-34
Number of Positions: 1
Job Status: Regular Full-Time
Hours & Days of Work: up to 40 hours per week
Minimum Rate: $21.41
Maximum Rate: $26.74
Target Start Date: 04/30/2024

Cook 1 - Members Lounge

Regular Full-Time

Up to 40 hours per week, must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays

 ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING

Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces.

We are currently seeking a Regular Full-Time Cook 1, Members Lounge to join our Food & Beverage team. Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Culinary Operations, the incumbent will participate in all food preparation, set up, service, and break down of lunch, brunch or dinner shifts as scheduled.

The salary range for this position is $21.41 - $26.74 per hour

What is this position responsible for?

• Prepares par stock items for the outlets according to standard recipes and directives of chef on duty. 
• Participates in daily receiving, storage and distribution of all food and food related products.  Maintains fridge and relevant storage areas to ensure proper food storage, product turnover, product disposal and recycling of all relevant food products.
• Monitors the schedule and timing, and makes adjustments as required to ensure optimum timing of cooking and service. Participates in organization and execution of service periods
• Leads and participates in post service breakdown ensuring safe and efficient food handling and minimum waste. Maintains fridge and relevant storage areas to ensure proper food storage, product turnover, product disposal and recycling of all relevant food products.
• Maintains knowledge of safety and sanitation policies and codes, ensuring quality standards are met.

What are we looking for? 

• 4 or more years directly related experience at a high quality, volume, hospitality or retail operation.  
• Provincial Certificate of Qualification as Journeyman cook, or equivalent training or experience. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary creative cuisine. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of food handling and advanced cooking techniques. 
• Demonstrated ability to handle all kitchen equipment, and demonstrate safe handling to others 
• Demonstrated knowledge of food handling, safety and sanitation standards. 
• Teamwork, time management, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospitality practices and procedures 
• Well-developed communication skills, able to expedite, call line, in absence of chef/sous chef.
• Teamwork, time management, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural difference, sensitivity, awareness and lived experience

 What are the benefits of working at the AGO?

• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
• Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
• Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
• Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.

 

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, apply now!

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility:

At the AGO, we lead global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions, and programs, reflecting the diverse community we serve. Committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, we embed these values into our strategic plan and ongoing priorities.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/ago/jobs/viewall  We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.