Cook 1

Cook 1, Events Occasional Part-Time (Up to 24 hours per week on an as-needed basis; must be available weekends and some holidays)   ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces.   We are currently seeking a Cook 1, Events to join our Food & Beverage team. Under the direction of the Manager, Events Culinary Operations, F&B , the incumbent is responsible for organizing the prep, food service, and close of large-scale food production. They will participate in all food preparation, set up, service and break down of Special Event Menus, with specific responsibility to proteins, sauces stocks and soups.   The rate of pay for this position is $ $29.94 per hour. What is this position responsible for? 1. Under the direction of the Chef on Duty organizes and prepares mise en place for protein and sauce items according to standard recipes including:

• Butchery and portioning of meat, fish and poultry
• Preparation of base stocks, soups and sauces
• Preparation of all braised items
• Seasoning, marinating, searing and marking meat, fish and poultry portions
• Preparation of relevant garnishes and by products as required
• Preparation of other food products requiring advanced skills and techniques

• Roasting, grilling, broiling, baking
• Boiling, steaming, sautéing and frying
• Finishing of soups and sauces
• Holding and warming finished product as required

• 4 or more years directly related experience at a high quality, volume, hospitality or retail operation.
• Well-developed communication skills, able to expedite, call line, in absence of chef/sous chef.
• Demonstrated experience organizing, prep, food service, and close of large scale food production
• Working knowledge of the practices and procedures of large scale event food service delivery
• Provincial Certificate of Qualification as Journeyman cook, or equivalent training or experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary creative cuisine.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food handling and advanced cooking techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to handle all kitchen equipment, and demonstrate safe handling to others
• Demonstrated knowledge of food handling, safety and sanitation standards.
• Teamwork, time management, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospitality practices and procedures.

• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
• Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
• Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
• Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.