Levant Looking for Pizza Cook at Toronto, ON Full Time

Pizza Maker / Cook

899 Bloor St W, Toronto

Levant: a handcrafted culinary experience for everyone to enjoy.

Levant caters to local residents and food enthusiasts through pre-order, takeout, and delivery options, offering a multitude of ways to enjoy great pizza to go. From scratch-cooking their own sauces and dough to the use of exceptional local and imported ingredients, Levant focuses on ensuring the guest is left wowed by their quality and impressed by the value of their premium pizzas. Every guest should walk out with their minds drifting to the next time they order a Levant pizza.

Job Description

The Pizza Maker / Cook will be expected to complete the following job duties:

Responsibilities

• Prepare Sicilian-style pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts to the highest quality standards
• Measuring and preparing the ingredients and seasonings to be used in the cooking of dishes
• Monitoring the temperature of the pizza ovens as well as cooking times.
• Plating or packaging food accordingly as per SOP.
• Managing all food order slips and ensuring that customers’ orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Keep track of inventory and update the inventory management system as required
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as preparing appetizers, pizzas, desserts, and parbaking pizza dough.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned

Requirements

• Proven experience as a cook; experience in a pizza or middle eastern restaurant is an asset
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Able to self-manage when needed
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• A team player with good communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• Very good physical condition and endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable; Training from a culinary school will be an asset

· Full or Part-time positions available

· Benefits available (dependant)

· Free staff meals / 50% off-shift

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

Salary: $18.00-$21.50 per hour

Additional pay:

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-05-20