We’re Hiring! Junior Cook : Liberty Village & Events

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Position:                 Junior Cook – Liberty Village & Events
Type:                       Hourly, Part Time (15-30 hrs/wk)
Compensation:      $21.83/hour plus Tip Pool
Perks:                     Healthcare Spending Account, Paid sick and emergency leave, Employee beer and apparel budget and discounts
Location of Work:  Liberty Village, Leslieville, Various event locations throughout GTA
Hours of Work:      Days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Evening and Weekend availability are mandatory.
Reports To:            Chef and Culinary Lead

Left Field Brewery is a small, community-minded business with a mission to create joy through beer. We also happen to love baseball, a theme that is interwoven through all facets of our brand. Left Field Liberty Village is a 300 seat, two storey, brewery, tap room, kitchen, and cold beer store. It’s a community-oriented space designed to connect over a beer and to catch the game while cheering on the home team. 

Left Field Brewery is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that building a team that represents a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences helps us challenge the expected, and be the best possible community member that we can be. We value equal opportunity, and work to build an inclusive workplace where our differences are nurtured and valued. We invite candidate applications from all backgrounds, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. Accessibility accommodations during the application process are available, just let us know in your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

SUMMARY
As a Kitchen & Events Team Member of Left Field Brewery, your role is greater than just preparing great tasting food for our guests. The Junior Cook is responsible for the execution of food menu items in an accurate and efficient manner at both the Liberty Village restaurant and at external events and pop-ups. They play a key role in ensuring that the business consistently delivers high-quality food products by maintaining a clean food-safe environment while working cohesively with the rest of the culinary team to support the successful execution of the menu from preparation to plate presentation. 

KEY ROLES
– Be enthusiastic, energetic and demonstrate a genuine positive demeanor throughout the shift while working collaboratively with all team members
– Ensure every guest receives a home run Left Field Brewery food experience
– Inventory management conducted through the accurate handling of all ingredients
– Operation systems adherence for execution, organization, and cleanliness
– Attends daily shift briefing with culinary team to receive updates on product, inventory, projected shift sales and upcoming events and promotions
– Manages food quality, portion control and plate presentation through 100% recipe adherence
– Liaison with supplier delivery employee to ensure accuracy of delivery and invoice while ensuring product quality meets standards
– Monitors and leads by example kitchen cleanliness
– Ensures BOH is compliant with all safe food handling, health & safety and WHMIS requirements
– Practices safe food handling and overall kitchen safety
– Complete understanding of F.I.F.O. and product yield
– Support standards of cleanliness, timing, uniform, organization, production, food quality, and consistency through completion of operational checklists
– Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with health and safety regulations
– Inventory all products that may need to be stocked, pulled, and/or prepped – keep management informed of food quantities and quality in prep, on the line, and in holding
– Communicate effectively between alternate shifts (am and pm) and ensure station is stocked and ready for service for current and incoming shift
– Ensure proper rotation, labelling, and dating of all products
– Ensure all products are prepared, held, and served at correct temperatures and correct visual appearance
– Accurately complete all orders with uncompromising quality and consistency as per restaurant and Kitchen Management specifications
– Complete all food production and prep sheets as well as monitoring daily prep production
– May be assigned to work multiple stations throughout the shift
– Be professional and hospitable while promoting the Left Field Brewery brand
– Possess a sincere attitude to be of service to others with a desire to succeed

EVENT-SPECIFIC
– Communicates with the Assistant Events Manager, Prep team and Chef to receive updates on product, inventory, projected shift sales and upcoming events and promotions
– Prepares unsold ingredients/food for transportation
– Proactively communicates prep food and supplies inventory replenishment needs with management
– Proactively communicates kitchen equipment cleaning, maintenance and troubleshooting needs with management
– Sets-up and maintains a high-impact, clean and tidy branded preparation, cooking and serving area
– Cash handling including use of mobile POS and credit/debit processing
– Set-up, break down, and clean event booth area and supplies
– Drafts and/or contributes to post-event reports and communications

COMPETENCIES
– Professionally and personally aligned with the company’s core values
– Collaborative: focused on success of the team not the individual
– Passion for Food: contributes to the guest experience by consistently preparing quality food and maintaining brand standards
– Organization: can effectively move between tasks and prioritize appropriately between execution, operational tasks, and cleanliness
– Time Management: effectively manages time to achieve business goals while satisfying the guest’s needs. Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
– Communication: provides regular and relevant information on product quality and availability to management and culinary team
– Reliable: able to take on tasks as assigned and required by the Kitchen Manager
– Self-starter and independently motivated to deliver service. Highly accountable
– Thorough and detail oriented, is proactive and anticipates needs of guests and teammates

JOB REQUIREMENTS
– Minimum of 1 year BOH experience in a full-service restaurant
– Culinary degree or diploma considered an asset but not required
– Food Safety Course and W.H.M.I.S.
– Ability to reliably travel to various locations based on fluctuating events and restaurant schedules
– Ability to work flexible hours including mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs. Evening and weekend availability is mandatory
– Fluency in English both written and verbal
– Must be able to carry and lift items weighing 40lbs
– Must be able to stand and move for extended periods of time to continuously perform essential job functions
– Current and valid Food Handler Certificate

CORE VALUES
The successful candidate will demonstrate personal and professional alignment through proven examples, to our core values.
Integrity – setting out to do the right thing in every situation by upholding strong moral and ethical principles.
Quality – striving to be the best at what they do by sweating the small stuff.
Innovation – Continuous improvement by embracing change and striving to learn and develop
Teamwork – Respecting, helping, and looking-out for others. Sharing feedback, ideas and knowledge openly and collaboratively.
Community – Beer is for everybody. Using beer as a tool to build community and to support those in need.
Safety – Insisting on the responsible production of and enjoyment of beer
Work Ethic – We hustle, are highly focused, organized, self-motivated professionals with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Positivity – Showing-up with an optimistic outlook and work to find the best in every situation. Assuming the best in and uplifting each other.
Fun – Celebrating our successes and enjoying the fruits of our labour. Going out of our way to show our guests an exceptional time.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, send a cover letter and resume to Chef Stefan at [email protected]. When applying, please include your availability in the body of the email. Full Evening and Weekend availability is mandatory.
Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No walk-ins, please.