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About the company

We are a catering company in Toronto dedicated to delivering high-quality food and exceptional service for events, corporate functions, and large-scale catering orders. We are looking for a reliable, skilled, and hardworking Prep Cook to join our kitchen team and help us maintain our standards of quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Your tasks

The Prep Cook will be responsible for preparing ingredients, assisting with food production, and supporting the kitchen team in producing high-volume meals for catering events. The ideal candidate has a strong background in catering or mass food production, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable starting work in the early morning.

• Prepare, wash, peel, chop, and portion vegetables, meats, and other ingredients according to recipes and production requirements.
• Assist with large-scale food preparation and batch cooking for catering orders and events.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion sizes, and food quality guidelines.
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored, labelled, and handled according to food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation area.
• Assist with packing, portioning, and organizing food for catering deliveries and events.
• Monitor ingredient inventory and notify management when supplies are running low.
• Work efficiently with the kitchen team to meet daily production schedules and deadlines.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in catering, large-scale food preparation, or mass food production.
• Comfortable working early morning shifts, with the ability to start work as early as required by production schedules.
• Experience preparing food in high-volume commercial kitchens is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining consistency and attention to detail.
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and lifting kitchen supplies or containers as required.
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Food Handler Certification is required or must be obtained as applicable to the position.