Lead Cook - Toronto, Canada - Altea Active

Altea Active

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Altea Active Catalyst Cook Team Lead go the extra mile to deliver high quality food products to our members and guests.

They are meticulous when it comes to preparing a mean dish and rise to the occasion during peak business hours.

They are easily adaptable to order preferences and keep both taste and visual appeal at the forefront.

Catalyst Cooks are an integral part in ensuring members receive their orders in a timely manner ultimately feeding their cravings.

Behind the scenes they ensure the Catalyst kitchen is kept spick and span, ready to tackle any and all orders from our members ready to chow down.

This job might be for you if you have the following talents & spirit:

You're Approachable: You're on a first name basis with members, guests and teammates and it's common for them to stop for a quick chat when they see you bustling about.

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You're Charismatic: You've got the gift of the gab and can talk to anyone about anything
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You Have Communication Superpowers:You play well with others and have excellent oral and written communication skills. You demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using speech in individual or group situations; attend to and fully comprehend what others are saying.
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You're Cool Under Pressure: You're cool, calm and collected in pressured situations.
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You're Detail Orientated: You cross your T's and dot your I's by maintaining client records highly organized with flawless attention to detail. You're not one to cut corners. You pay attention to the details. As far as your concerned, anything worth doing, is worth doing right, every single time. You stay focused and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.
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You're Efficient & Resourceful: You're a skilled multi-tasker and can handle juggling various tasks with a smile on your face. You maximize your time by being highly efficient
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You're Fast Paced: You're on the ball and move at a fast pace and have great physical stamina as many of your working hours will be standing, bending, and moving, which requires good physical stamina and fitness.
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You're Friendly: You're a people person and can easily cultivate positive client relations and retention. You have a friendly and welcoming personality.
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You're Flexible: You can roll with the punches and positively adapt to change. You're like Gumby and can remain flexible with working long hours, early mornings, evening and weekends.
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You're Motivated & Driven:You're motivated and driven. You take initiative. You identify opportunities and issues, and proactively acts and follows through on work activities to resolve them. You're going to take ownership of the time you spend with us and truly make a difference.
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You Have a Positive Attitude: You're always upbeat, energetic and have a positive attitude
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You Can Build Rapport: You have a knack for establishing rapport and building relationships.
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You're Responsible & Reliable: You won't burn the house down, you're responsible and trustworthy. You're reliable, if you say you'll be there on time, you'll be there on time.
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You're a Team Player: You actively participate and foster an environment that sustains a collaborative approach to working with others. You're a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

As a Lead Cook, a typical day might include the following:

Be punctual with schedule and arrive to work ready and on time
Knowledgeable about Catalyst including all products, menus and promotions
Handling member concerns and feedback, perfecting orders not up to standard
Generate revenue by attracting new customers; defining new and expanded services and products
Prompt response to member orders
Quality checking food prior to service delivery
Cleaning and upkeep of the kitchen follow daily cleaning list
Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations
Safety first Be careful when using kitchen equipment/utensils
Provide support in absence of Chef or Sous-Chef
Ability to work on multiple stations with little to no guidance
Point of contact for Front of House Food and Beverage team
Ability to open/close all stations
Support Chef/Sous Chef with lunch and dinner service
Assist with training new cooks
Overseeing all deliveries
Assisting kitchen staff with closing duties

To land this role you need to have;

Minimum of 1 years' experience in a quickservice environment
Minimum of 1 years' experience working in a kitchen environment
Ability to work flexible hours including mornings, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
Culinary degree or diploma considered an asset but not required
Postsecondary education relating to the health and fitness industry and additional certifications or workshops relating to customer service