Job Description

Summerhill Market is a boutique grocery store chain in Toronto that specializes in scratch-made prepared foods and on-trend ingredients. Our stores go above and beyond a typical grocery store by offering an extensive rotating selection of ready to eat gourmet meals, freshly baked goodies, and curated hard to find groceries.

Summerhill Market is looking for a motivated and skilled Cook with at least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. If you have a flair for creating visually appealing and mouth-watering dishes, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, quality standards, and portion specifications. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, including proper handling of kitchen tools, equipment, and food. Assist with inventory management, including tracking ingredients and supplies. Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet restaurant standards. Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations and smooth service flow. Follow all health and safety guidelines in food preparation, storage, and cleanliness. Help train and mentor junior kitchen staff as you progress. Take on leadership tasks such as coordinating shift assignments. Be proactive in identifying and solving kitchen challenges, both independently and with your team.

Skillset requirements:

Ability to work well with others and be part of a team Proper rotation of ingredients and inventory Ability to use scales to weigh foods and proper operation of equipment Assist as required with packaging and pricing Expert knowledge of products, preparation, and safe handling Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds or less Ability to follow written and oral instructions Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for this position and is not an exhaustive list. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business needs of each location.

Equity Statement:

At Summerhill Market, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and Employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local law. Should you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Store discount Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift
Experience:

3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person