Event Cook - Toronto, Canada - Left Field Brewery

Left Field Brewery

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Event Cook - Seasonal Contract

Type:
Hourly, Part Time hrs/wk)

Hours of Work:
Days, evenings, weekends and holidays (May - August)

Compensation:
$21.83/hour plus Tip Pool

Perks:
Employee beer and apparel budget and discounts, Phone Allowance

Reports To:
Chef and Culinary Lead

Locations:
Christie Pits Park, Toronto

Left Field Brewery - Leslieville, 36 Wagstaff Drive, Toronto
Left Field Brewery - Liberty Village, 40 Hanna Ave, Toronto

Other events on an as-needed basis, various locations in the GTA Left Field Liberty Village is taking our kitchen on the road this summer We'll be popping-up at all Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Games at the concession stands in Christie Pits park, at the Leslieville brewery every Friday afternoon, and more Left Field Brewery is a small, community-minded business with a mission to create joy through beer.

We also happen to love baseball, a theme that is interwoven through all facets of our brand.

SUMMARY

As our Event Cook at Left Field Brewery, your role is greater than just preparing great tasting food for our guests.

The Event Cook is responsible for the execution of all food menu items at pop-ups in an accurate and efficient manner.

In order for the pop-ups to run smoothly, this role requires the individual to be organized and detail-oriented.

The Event Cook plays a key role in ensuring that the business consistently delivers high-quality food products by maintaining a clean food-safe environment while working cohesively with the rest of the Events team to support the successful execution of the menu from preparation to presentation.

KEY ROLES:

Is professional, enthusiastic, energetic and demonstrates a genuine positive demeanor throughout the shift while working collaboratively with all team members
Ensures every guest receives a home run Left Field Brewery food experience
Communicates with the Assistant Events Manager and Chef to receive updates on product, inventory, projected shift sales and upcoming events and promotions
Manages food quality, portion control and plate presentation through 100% recipe adherence responsible for all onsite food quality oversight
Monitors and maintains high kitchen and equipment cleanliness standards
Practices safe food handling and overall kitchen safety and ensures the Events team is compliant with safe food handling requirements
Complete understanding of and adherence to F.I.F.O. and product yield requirements
Ensures thorough completion of all operational checklists
Prepares unsold ingredients/food for transport/return to Liberty Village kitchen
Proactively communicates prep food and supplies inventory replenishment needs with management
Communicates kitchen equipment cleaning, maintenance and troubleshooting with management
Maintains the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition and in accordance with health and safety regulations
Ensures station is stocked and ready for service
Ensures proper rotation, labelling, and dating of all products
Ensures all products are prepared, held, and served at correct temperatures
Setsup and maintains a highimpact, clean and tidy branded preparation, cooking and serving area
Cash handling including use of mobile POS and credit/debit processing
Setup, break down, and clean event booth area and supplies
Drafts and/or contributes to postevent reports and communications

COMPETENCIES:

Professionally and personally aligned with the company's core values
Comfortable in a guestfacing position with strong communication and service skills
Collaborative: focused on success of the team not the individual
Passion for Food: contributes to the guest experience by consistently preparing quality food and maintaining brand standards
Cooking Skills: comfort and familiarity in a kitchen setting with cooking and prep experience
Organization: can effectively move between tasks and prioritize appropriately between execution, operational tasks, and cleanliness
Time Management: effectively manages time to achieve business goals while satisfying the guest's needs. Ability to prioritize tasks in a fastpaced environment.
Communication: provides regular and relevant information on product quality and availability to management and events teammates
Reliable: able to take on tasks as assigned
Selfstarter and independently motivated to deliver service. Highly accountable
Thorough and detail oriented, is proactive and anticipates needs of guests and teammates

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Culinary experience in a fullservice or quick service restaurant environment
Food Handlers Certificate and W.H.M.I.S. certification
Class G license and clean driving record are considered an asset, but not mandatory
Ability to work 100% of event dates, listed below
Fluency in English both written and verbal
Must be able to carry and lift