Line Cook

Email – sahr@sl.on.ca

Subject Line: The Current – Line Cook

Job Purpose:

The Current is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and team-oriented Cook/Baker Assistant to join our kitchen team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with fresh ingredients, takes pride in quality food preparation, and thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast and lunch menu items, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and portion control.

· Prepare and bake a variety of fresh products, including breads, muffins, cookies, squares, pastries, cakes, and seasonal specialties.

• Follow daily production schedules to ensure fresh food is available while minimizing waste.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, measuring, and organizing food items for service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen and food preparation area.
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored, labeled, and handled in accordance with food safety regulations and best practices.
• Adhere to all public health, sanitation, and workplace health and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory of food products and kitchen supplies and communicate restocking needs to management.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts of food production items.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any maintenance or equipment concerns as needed.
• Assist in developing new menu items, daily features, and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Complete daily cleaning, opening, and closing duties as required.
• Work collaboratively with café staff to support efficient daily operations and provide excellent customer service during service periods.
• Assist with receiving, rotating, and properly storing deliveries using FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking/baking, or commercial kitchen experience in a café, restaurant, or food service environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and safe food handling procedures.
• Food Handler Certification.
• Experience preparing breakfast and lunch menu items in a fast-paced environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs) and stand for extended periods.
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work mornings, weekdays, and occasional special events as required.

What We Offer

• A consistent 40 hour work week.
• A welcoming and supportive campus work environment.
• Opportunities to contribute creative baking ideas and seasonal menu offerings.
• The chance to be part of a student-focused café that values quality, community, and service.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking/baking, or commercial kitchen experience in a café, restaurant, or food service environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and safe food handling procedures.
• Food Handler Certification.
• Experience preparing breakfast and lunch menu items in a fast-paced environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs) and stand for extended periods.
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work mornings, weekdays, and occasional special events as required.

Email sahr@sl.on.ca