Posted 2 months ago
Event Cook Arcadian
@ Chartwells Higher Education
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Chartwells Higher Education is hiring a full-time Event Cook for Arcadian, a Toronto event venue, to prepare and plate food for buffets, plated dinners and passed canapés. The role requires 2-3 years of fast-paced kitchen or fine dining experience and a food safety certification. The posting adds event pay of $3.00-$5.00 per hour on top of competitive pay.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare food to corporate standards and guidelines
- Cook and plate food for buffets, plated dinners and canapés
- Keep station and equipment clean and organized
- Report maintenance needs, faulty equipment and safety concerns
Requirements summary:
- 2-3 years fast-paced kitchen or fine dining experience
- Food Safety Certification required
- Comfortable in high-volume event environments
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs (11 kg)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 25 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Food Safety Certification |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Chartwells Higher Education
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 213 |
Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.
What You’ll Bring
- Culinary know-how: A solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, mise en place, and food preparation, with the ability to prep, pre-cook, cook, and plate food to a high standard. Proven experience in a fast paced kitchen environment and/or fine dining experience of 2-3 years
- Event-ready: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and excited by the energy of buffets, plated dinners, passed canapés, action stations, and other event experiences.
- Food safety focused: Food Safety Certification required, with a strong commitment to sanitation, proper food storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and safe kitchen practices.
- Team player: Positive, reliable, and ready to jump in wherever needed. You take direction well, communicate clearly, ask questions, and work collaboratively with chefs and operational teams.
- Clean, organized & accountable: Take pride in keeping your station and equipment clean and organized, while promptly reporting maintenance needs, faulty equipment, accidents, or safety concerns.
- Bring the energy: Passionate about food, eager to learn, flexible, and comfortable being on your feet while handling tasks such as lifting up to 25 lbs (11 kg), bending, and carrying supplies. Most importantly, you’re ready to have fun and help create memorable events!
About Arcadian
Arcadian is a premier event venue located in the heart of downtown Toronto, featuring multiple event spaces that accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations. As part of the Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality family, you'll have the opportunity to gain experience with one of Canada's leading hospitality groups and explore future career opportunities across our diverse portfolio of restaurants and event venues.
In addition to competitive pay, team members are eligible for event pay, providing an additional $3.00–$5.00 per hour depending on the event—offering even greater earning potential while gaining valuable industry experience.
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