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Position:                 Junior Cook – Liberty Village & Events
Type:                       Hourly, Part Time (10-30 hrs/wk)
Compensation:      $19/hour plus Tip Pool
Perks:                     Healthcare Spending Account, Paid sick and emergency leave, Employee beer and apparel budget and discounts
Location:                Liberty Village, Leslieville, Various event locations throughout GTA
Hours:                    Days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Evening and Weekend availability are mandatory.
Reports To:            Head Chef

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 Junior Cook, you’ll play a key role in preparing and executing high-quality menu items at our Liberty Village location, as well as the opportunity to work at unique off-site events throughout the GTA. You’ll work closely with the kitchen team to ensure our brand’s unique vision of hospitality is delivered through your commitment to quality, consistency, and flawless execution. When working at off-site locations and events, you are expected to be an ambassador for our brand by performing your duties professionally and understanding that you represent Left Field in the community.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS
– Be enthusiastic, energetic, and demonstrate a positive attitude
– Approach every shift with a sincere attitude to serve others and a desire to succeed
– Collaborate effectively with all team members to ensure smooth service
– Communicate clearly with the team to maintain consistency and execution
– Be professional and hospitable while representing the Left Field Brewery brand
– Handle deliveries, check off invoices, and return poor-quality products if needed
– Maintain FIFO, labeling, and correct storage to reduce waste and maximize quality
– Monitor portion control and product yield to minimize waste and improve profitability
– Manage food quality, portion control, and presentation with 100% recipe adherence
– Complete production logs accurately and on time
– Keep management informed of low stock levels and quality issues
– Ensure all products are prepared to current food safety standards
– Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and organization
– Adapt to working multiple stations as needed during service
– Execute all orders with precision and consistency, even during high-volume service
– Ensure all dishes meet Left Field’s standard

EVENT RESPONSIBILITIES
– Set up and break down event cooking stations
– Ensure product and supply levels are maintained
– Handle cash and mobile POS transactions accurately
– Provide guests with a consistent and memorable food experience

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
– 1+ year of back-of-house experience in a full-service restaurant
– Food Handler Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
– Strong communication and time management skills
– Ability to lift and carry items weighing 40 lbs
– Ability to stand and move for extended periods of time
– Reliable transportation to multiple work locations
– Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings

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
Email a cover letter and resume to Chef Simon at [email protected].
Please include your availability in the email. Evening and weekend availability is mandatory.