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CAMPECHANO TAQUERIA is a Mexican traditional restaurant, located in one of the most trendy and sought-after areas of downtown Toronto, Canada. recently recommended by the Bib Gourmand: MICHELIN Guide's Point Of View.

CAMPECHANO TAQUERIA offers up a select range of food and drink items that you might find in a bona fide taqueria down in Mexico. Mexican cuisine generally is a blending of indigenous and later Spanish and African influences. It's an important facet of their culture, social structure and popular traditions. So much so that UNESCO even inscribed traditional Mexican cuisine on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.

At Campechano everything starts with masa. We take a lot of pride in the process of nixtamalization. Using Heirloom corn from smallholder farmers in Mexico, we cook and grid corn everyday to make fresh masa in the morning and fresh tortillas all day.

We deeply care about the well-being of animals, and we try to be as thoughtful as we can in the way we consume them. We use the whole animal when possible, and only source from small, local and sustainable farms committed to ethical practices.

Position Title: Cook / Culinary Enthusiast

Reports To: Head Chef

Job Overview

Prepare meals in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes.

Position Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals for respective locations (Adelaide St. & College St.) and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure that guests receive high quality food items in a timely manner.
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.
• Assist cooks and may assist stewards during peak activity periods.
• May assist with other duties as needed.
• Maintain a clean kitchen by cleaning all work surfaces used in food preparation on an ongoing basis.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items and problems related to equipment, food quality, portions, etc.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May maintain supplies and equipment (trays, china, silver and condiments) for service at the station areas.
• Perform receiving and inventory duties as specified by supervisor; stock supplies as requested.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

Perform other duties as assigned. In carrying out your duties you will follow all Company and Brand Standards.

Qualifications and Requirements:

·High School diploma or equivalent plus one year of 1 year of experience in food preparation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Some college preferred, not required.

·Friendly and hospitality focused

·Butchering experience +

·Attention to detail

·Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship +

·Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, stressful environment

Health and Safety:

·Follow safe work procedures as outlined in Departmental Policy and Procedures manuals, including the use of personal protective equipment.

·Know and comply with all Occupational Health & Safety regulations, as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ministry of Labour.

·Report all injuries or illnesses to a supervisor or manager immediately.

·Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee by bringing health and safety concerns or issues to the attention of the committee.

Work Area:Main Kitchen, F&B service areas.