Cook (Line/Senior Line) | El Catrin Destileria

We're looking for talented and passionate Line Cooks and Senior Line Cooks to join our beautiful Mexican r (https://www.madrinatapas.com/) estaurant, El Catrin Destileria (https://www.elcatrin.ca/) !

The Distillery Restaurants Corp. (https://distilleryhospitality.com/) is the creator of Cluny Bistro, El Catrin, Pure Spirits, Madrina Bar y Tapas, District Pizza and Distillery Events (Archeo and The Loft). Are you a passionate Cook, looking for a new kitchen to build and develop your skill-set? Does the idea of working with a world-class culinary team spark your interest? Then El Catrin is the place for you!

Please note: You must already have legal permission to work in Canada to be considered for this role.

What You’ll Experience With The DRC

• GOLDEN TICKETS! AKA more cool prizes awarded to team players that are recognized for their outstanding work ethic.
• CAREER GROWTH! Learn under the guidance of El Catrin’s Executive Chef, Carlos Zamora, and The DRC Chefs team led by Chef Tim Miles (Culinary Director).
• $20.00 - $22.00 PER HOUR, plus tips and food discounts at all our restaurants.
• CONTESTS! Greatest Dish Challenge: A monthly cooking competition open to all DRC cooks with a $250 CASH prize. This is also a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have a panel of DRC Executive Chefs to try your food.
• TRIPS! Yes, you read that right – field trips! Selected employees get the chance to visit artisan food producers, cooking demos, farms and suppliers to educate and inspire.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing food according to recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set out by our Executive Chef
• Maintaining clean and organized stations
• Following FIFO method to maximize product freshness
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
• Encouraging the DRC’s core beliefs and values on a daily basis
• Operating standard kitchen equipment with caution
• Reporting any equipment/utensil malfunctions/deficiencies to Chef on duty
• Working collaboratively with BOH team members
• Moving food products and supplies between outlets when necessary

What You’ll Bring To The Kitchen

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS. You demonstrate exceptional relationship-building and communication skills among your team members at the restaurant.
• PASSION. You have a genuine passion for food and a drive to create.
• PERSONALITY. You’re humble coupled with a good sense of humour.
• ADAPTABILITY. You thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING. You’ve graduated with a culinary degree/diploma or it’s in process. It’s possible that school wasn’t your thing, but you’ve got the equivalent to a college education through a combination of education and experience.
• EXPERIENCE. You have at least 2 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Ideally, you have experience with Mexican cuisine and/or a solid understanding of the flavour profile.

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process where candidates are respected, supported and valued. The DRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please note that accommodations during every part of the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.

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