Posted 4 months ago
Line Cook - Aera
@ Oliver & Bonacini
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Oliver & Bonacini is hiring a full-time line cook for Aera, a high-rise Toronto restaurant serving globally inspired cuisine. The cook prepares food to recipe and presentation standards, maintains stations and food safety, and assists with inventory. The posting states $20 per hour, weekend, evening and holiday availability, and standing for the whole shift.
Pay:
Up to $20 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare food to recipe, portion and presentation standards
- Maintain station prep lists and follow FIFO
- Assist with food inventory and receiving deliveries
- Clean equipment and follow sanitation and food safety rules
Requirements summary:
- 1-2 years cooking experience in fast-paced restaurant or catering
- Basic professional cooking and knife skills
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Available weekends, evenings and holidays
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · smartrecruiters
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | culinary arts |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training |
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Oliver & Bonacini
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Experience the best of hospitality with Canada’s most diverse restaurant & events company
Full company description
Founded in 1993 by Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini, Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality is now recognized as one of Canada’s leading restaurant and event groups. With locations in Toronto, Montreal, Saskatoon, Calgary and beyond, O&B’s diverse portfolio currently includes a collection of unique and innovative restaurants, event spaces, a bakery, and several strategic partnerships. O&B’s restaurants include à la carte dining, quick service, catering, group dining and special events. The company’s private dining and events division, Oliver & Bonacini Events and Catering, manages a number of large-scale event venues, including Arcadian, The Carlu, and the Toronto Region Board of Trade, among others. Oliver & Bonacini credits its success to the development of a strong corporate culture, where excellence of food quality and service are valued above all else. With even further expansion ahead, Oliver & Bonacini’s standards of food and service excellence remain the main focus of the company’s vision.
- LinkedIn followers
- 31,292
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 870
- Reported office locations
- 2323 Yonge Street, 303, Toronto, Ontario M4P2C9, CA
- 401 Bay St, Toronto, Ontario, CA
- Business categories
- E-Commerce
- Hospitality
- Restaurants
- Food Delivery
- Catering
- Gift
- Event Management
- Other recorded names
- Oliver & Bonacini
- Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
- Specialties
- Fine dining
- Service
- Excellence
- Food
- Wine
- Hospitality
- Restaurants
- Events
- Catering
- and Culinary
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Founded in 1993 by Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini, Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality is now recognized as one of Canada’s leading restaurant and event groups. With locations in Toronto, Montreal, Saskatoon, Calgary and beyond, O&B’s diverse portfolio currently includes a collection of unique and innovative restaurants, event spaces, a bakery, and several strategic partnerships. O&B’s restaurants include à la carte…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1993 |
| Specialties | Fine diningServiceExcellenceFoodWineHospitalityRestaurantsEventsCateringand Culinary |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 106 |
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Company Description
Perched high above Toronto with sweeping city views, Aera is a destination where elevated, globally inspired cuisine meets a sleek, social atmosphere. Joining us means becoming part of a team that blends sophistication with energy, delivering impeccable service in a setting that is as stylish as it is dynamic. You’ll engage with discerning guests, contribute to a refined dining experience, and be part of a hospitality team that values creativity, attention to detail, and the art of memorable service in one of the city’s most iconic venues.
What's in it for you?
- Gratuity Sharing
- Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
- 50% Dining Discount for all O&B locations for you and up to 3 guests
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
Job Description
Our Cooks show inspired quality in all of their work. Their passion for food and cooking is infectious and they have a desire to serve the best every time. Cleanliness is maintained throughout service and they gladly honour guest special requests.
The day to day:
- Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager
- Day to day food preparation of the event space according to O&B standards
- Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specification as set by the restaurant
- Maintain a prep list of station duties
- Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness
- Assist in food inventory and control
- Assist in properly receiving and storing delivered items
- Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines
- Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required
Qualifications
- 1-2 years cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant or event/ catering environment
- Culinary diploma/degree is an asset.
- Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
- Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Able to spend 100% of the time standing
- Available weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Full time position
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
Additional Information
This is a current vacancy
Hourly Wage: $20
AI Disclosure
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.
Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate
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