Location: Canada
Pears Restaurant is a culinary masterpiece created by renowned chef Keith Pears. We’re on a mission to offer an unforgettable dining experience where culinary creativity, quality, and outstanding service converge. Join us at the forefront of Canada’s culinary scene and become a key player in delivering epic dining adventures.
About Keith:
Keith Pears is the Corporate Executive Chef at Accencis Group and leader of the National team representing Canada at the next Bocuse d’Or Finals.
Hailing from Vancouver and born into a family of chefs, Keith was destined to become immersed in the culinary field from a young age. After enrolling in culinary school at the age of 19, Keith quickly developed his skills in the kitchen and worked his way up the ranks throughout the years to master his craft. In 2017, he moved to Toronto to take on the title of Executive Chef at Delta’s flagship hotel, Delta Toronto. There, Keith played an instrumental role in shaping the hotel’s culinary excellence through his limitless creativity before opening Toronto’s first W Hotel in the prestigious Yorkville neighborhood, and recently being appointed Corporate Executive Chef at Accencis Group.
Keith is no stranger to competition, and he has the resume to prove it. Not only does Keith have experience competing in renowned culinary events like Best of the West, Gold Metal Plates, Bocuse d’Or National Selection, Garland International Shellfish Chef Challenge, but he has also achieved great success while doing so, winning B.C. Chef of the Year, Food Network’s Chopped Canada, Canada’s Great Kitchen Party in Toronto and most recently winning the National selection for the Bocuse d’Or competition. With more than 15 years of industry experience, Keith delivers memorable culinary experience paired with a high level of cuisine.
When he is not lined up at the farmers market for fresh ingredients, you can find Keith hunting for the freshest sneaker drop to add to his collection. He enjoys listening to all things Drake and supporting his favorite basketball team, the Toronto Raptors. He finds joy in exploring and often eats his way through Toronto’s new hot spots and local dives for inspiration. Once a part-time pop star turned cook, Keith’s goal in the kitchen is to be better than yesterday, hence his personal motto, “Strive for Pearfection.”
Position: Cook
Functional Job Family: Culinary
Reports to: Chef De Cuisine
Department: Culinary
Job Summary: Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? At Pears Restaurant, you’ll step into the spotlight as a Cook, working closely with our Chef De Cuisine and Sous Chef to create epic dining experiences. Your role is to lead, inspire, and ensure our culinary team consistently delivers exceptional food while managing operations within budget. Join us if you’re ready to make every night a standing ovation!
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

General Kitchen:

• Prepare and cook food following recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and handling policies, including product rotation and labeling.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, and fryers with precision.
• Monitor food quantities to minimize waste.
• Report maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety compliance.
• Collaborate with the Chef to create daily specials using excess food items.
• Prioritize orders to ensure timely food preparation.

Sanitation and Maintenance:

• Ensure kitchen area is clean and sanitary.
• Set up and break down work stations.
• Follow sanitation and pest control guidelines.
• Disassemble and assemble kitchen equipment for cleaning.

Kitchen Tools & Equipment:

• Safely and appropriately use kitchen tools.
• Use measuring tools for precise ingredient measurements.

Food Preparation:

• Prepare ingredients, including portioning and chopping.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients accurately.
• Regulate oven and cooking equipment temperatures.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and food garnish.
• Communicate menu specials and out-of-stock items to service staff.

Closing:

• Complete closing duties, including equipment cleaning and restocking.
• Ensure a clean and organized kitchen for the next shift.

Working with Others:

• Foster positive working relationships with team members and other departments.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement:

• Adhere to quality assurance standards.

Critical Tasks:

Safety and Security:

• Report accidents and unsafe conditions.
• Follow safety and security policies and procedures.
• Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions.

Policies and Procedures:

• Maintain uniform and appearance according to company policies.
• Protect company assets and maintain confidentiality.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with guests and colleagues.
• Discuss work topics discreetly.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience & Certification:

• Food Handler Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of serving experience in a fast-paced, high-volume à la carte restaurant environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Walking for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity for handling objects of varying size and weight.
• Ability to work in diverse environmental conditions.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds without assistance.
• Bending, twisting, and stooping.
• Exposure to high temperatures in the kitchen.

Psychological/Mental Demands:

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple orders simultaneously.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours as per business demands.

Critical Competencies:

Interpersonal Skills:

• Customer Service Orientation.
• Teamwork.
• Diversity Relations.

Communications:

• Effective Communication.
• Active Listening.
• English Language Proficiency.

Personal Attributes:

• Dependability.
• Professional Presentation.
• Positive Demeanor.
• Integrity.
• Safety Orientation.
• Stress Tolerance.
• Adaptability/Flexibility.

Organization:

• Multitasking.
• Significant use of memory.

If you are a passionate and experienced Cook looking for an opportunity to create culinary excellence at Pears Restaurant, we invite you to join our team. Bring your skills, creativity, and dedication to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience.
Pears Restaurant is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Internship / Co-op, Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Contract length: 24 months

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Markham, ON L3T 7T1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (required)
• Night Shift (required)

Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $17.25-$20.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details