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Cook (Garde Manger/Cold Kitchen)

@ Olive & Fig

Toronto, Ontario

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Olive & Fig is hiring a full-time Cook for garde manger and cold kitchen work, building charcuterie and catering displays for its Greater Toronto Area grazing business. The role runs Tuesday to Saturday, 7AM to 4PM, with hours that can fluctuate with demand, and may include off-site events. Candidates need at least 2 years of similar experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble charcuterie and catering displays
  • Follow food standards and presentation
  • Maintain health, safety and hygiene practices
  • Support kitchen duties and inventory arrangement
  • Attend off-site events if required

Requirements summary:

  • At least 2 years of similar experience
  • Strong knowledge of cooking methods and equipment
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Food Handler Certification preferred
  • Culinary education an asset

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2026-11-14
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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none
Work settingStore, Client sites
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 40 lb · computer none
Licences & certificationsFood Handler Certification
EducationTrade certificate (preferred)
Fields of studyCulinary arts

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Job description
Kitchen Staff

Days of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday

Time of Operation: 7AM to 4PM (can fluctuate based on demand)

Who We are:

Established in 2019, Olive & Fig provides a luxury grazing experience to the Greater Toronto Area with our unique tables, platters and boxes and we continue to innovate with new products and compelling marketing strategies to delight and reach more consumers. As the first e-commerce charcuterie delivery company in the GTA, we have become experts in our industry. Our exceptional product quality and elevated style have made us a favourite of households and corporations alike, including Pinterest, Fable, Shopify, Canadian Tire, Bell Canada, Mejuri, Google and others

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

As Kitchen Staff, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning and appealing charcuterie and catering displays. You will be tasked with assembling a variety of cheeses, meats, fruits, and other accompaniments to create artful and delicious grazing experiences.

Attention to detail and a creative flair are essential to succeed in this role. You will also be tasked to support the Olive& Fig team by performing various kitchen duties.

This role will expand and develop as our company grows. Initially, the position’s primary responsibilities will be but are not limited to:
  • Adhering to Olive & Fig food standards, presentation and quality across all areas during all stages of food preparation and production
  • Ensuring that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner and that all Health & Safety and food hygiene practices are followed
  • Offering suggestions and creative ideas that can improve the kitchen’s performance
  • Assisting in the physical arrangement of food and other inventory, which may include lifting, storage and organization of weighty items
  • Attend off-site events, if required
Experience and Qualifications:

  • Culinary education an asset
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices
  • Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities
  • Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail
  • The ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response
  • Food Handler Certification preferred
  • Must be able to lift up to 40lbs, bend and reach overhead, squat or stoop to reach items, stand for long periods of time

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