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Cook 2 - Events (Part Time)

@ Art Gallery of Ontario

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Toronto, Ontario

$20.88–$26.48/hrPart-time
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Overview

The Art Gallery of Ontario is hiring an occasional part-time Cook 2 for its Events team, working up to 24 hours a week on an as-needed basis, available Tuesday to Saturday. The cook prepares, sets up, serves and breaks down food for events under the Manager, Events Culinary Operations. Pay is $20.88 to $26.48 per hour.

Pay:

$20.88–$26.48 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare hot and cold items for event service
  • Set up and organize station for timely service
  • Clean and sanitize station, equipment and fridge after service
  • Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
  • Taste and assess food quality and freshness

Requirements summary:

  • A few years in a high-volume, hospitality or banquet kitchen
  • Knowledge of contemporary creative cuisine
  • Food handling and advanced cooking techniques
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Teamwork, time management and organization skills

Tools & skills

kitchen equipment
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-04-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-19

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Hours per week24
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedEmployee discount, Wellness

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Would you enjoy beginning each day by entering the stunning Frank Gehry-designed building? A spectacular building. Powerful new artworks. Exciting new ideas. The Gallery is an engaging place to work and volunteer as we strive to enhance our visitors’ experience through our ongoing declaration that ART MATTERS! Here at the Gallery we: • Celebrate art in all that we do • Believe our visitor experience is paramount • Listen and contribute to our communities • Stand for creativity, innovation and on-going learning • Are committed to the highest professional and ethical standards • Foster respect and recognition for our employees, volunteers, interns and our members and donors Our available Employment, Internship and Volunteer Opportunities which are available across a diverse spectrum of areas; Exhibition Services, Curatorial, Marketing and Communications, Education and Public Programming, Food & Beverage, Corporate Services & Operations, and Retail. We offer regular as well as temporary employment opportunities across all areas, with unique opportunities to support upcoming exhibitions and seasonal events at the AGO. The Gallery also provides opportunities for the members of the community to get involved through Volunteer placements and skill development through a number of Internships. Check out our beautiful gallery, a space you can visit every day as a member of our team! Interested in becoming a member? Sign-up for our AGO Annual Pass today! Visit https://ago.ca/visitor-information/ago-annual-pass

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Would you enjoy beginning each day by entering the stunning Frank Gehry-designed building? A spectacular building. Powerful new artworks. Exciting new ideas. The Gallery is an engaging place to work and volunteer as we strive to enhance our visitors’ experience through our ongoing declaration that ART MATTERS! Here at the Gallery we: • Celebrate art in all that we do • Believe our visitor experience is paramount •…

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IndustryMuseums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typeNonprofit
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Job description

Cook 2, Events

Occasional Part-Time

(Up to 24 hours per week on an as needed basis; must be available Tuesday to Saturday)

ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING

Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces.

AGO Values:

  • Respect:We foster belonging and appreciate each other.
  • Openness:We interact with an open mind and thoughtful engagement.
  • Collaboration:We believe in the power of together.
  • Accountability:We own our actions and outcomes.

We are currently seeking an Occasional Part-Time Cook 2, Events to join our Food & Beverage team. Under the direction of the Manager, Events Culinary Operations, F&B, the incumbent will participate in all food preparation, set up, service and break down of events as scheduled.

The rate of pay for this position is $20.88 - $26.48 per hour.

What is this position responsible for?

1. Organizes, prepares and executes mis en place items for the outlets services according to standard recipes and directives of Chef on Duty including:

  • Preparation of all cold and hot items for service including but not limited to: vegetables, starches, desserts, sandwiches and salads.
  • Set up and organization of station for optimum quality product, and efficient, timely service.
  • Boiling, steaming, sautéing and plating and garnishing of all relevant items.
  • Responds to guest requests and special dietary needs as required.

2. Participates in post Service breakdown:

  • Ensures proper food storage and product turnover.
  • Cleans and sanitizes station and equipment to departmental standards.
  • Cleans and maintains fridge and relevant storage areas to ensure proper food storage, product turnover, product disposal and recycling of all relevant food products.
  • Identifies product and/or prep needs to Chef on Duty.

3. Maintains knowledge of safety and sanitation codes, ensuring quality standards are met.

4. Ensures food is of good quality and seasoned appropriately by regularly tasting and assessing quality and freshness.

What are we looking for?

  • A few years experience at a high quality, volume, hospitality or banquets operation.
  • Understanding of contemporary creative cuisine.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of food handling and advanced cooking techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle all kitchen equipment, and demonstrate safe handling to others
  • Demonstrated knowledge of food handling, safety and sanitation standards.
  • Teamwork, time management, and organization skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of hospitality practices and procedures
  • Demonstrated understanding of cultural difference, sensitivity, awareness and lived experience

What are the benefits of working at the AGO?

  • Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
  • Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
  • Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
  • Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, apply now!

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility:

At the AGO, we lead global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions, and programs, reflecting the diverse community we serve. Committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, we embed these values into our strategic plan and ongoing priorities.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/ago/jobs/viewall. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI features to support efficiency and consistency, but all hiring decisions are made by our managers and HR team.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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