Original job description
<h3>Location</h3><p>Fresh on Danforth (320 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON M4K 1N8)</p><h3><strong>About Fresh</strong></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Since our launch almost 30 years ago, we’ve made it our mission to prove that a plant-based diet can be satisfying, energizing, and undeniably delicious. Every day, our talented and dedicated staff share their passion and positive energy with our community to bring the quality you know and love to our plates. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Being a part of the Fresh team means more than just being an employee, it means becoming part of the Fresh community – a place where you can be authentically you and surround yourself with a team that is welcoming, inclusive and fun. </span></p><h3><strong>Position Overview</strong></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fresh recognizes that our kitchen staff are an integral part of our team. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, a Line Cook will be preparing and assembling all of our signature dishes in our busy restaurants. Assigned to specific stations, Line Cooks work together to ensure guests are satisfied by providing their meal quickly and completing quality control. The ideal candidate would be a team player who can communicate clearly while working in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail.</span> </p><h3><strong>What’s In It For You?</strong></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar values resilience, accountability, and inclusivity. Our culture of trust allows our employees to find satisfaction in working hard as a fun, diverse team, with ample room to grow</span><strong>. </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our employees are motivated by the positive brand and continuous career growth. We offer:</span></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Increased compensation –</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Paid breaks</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and tips on top of minimum wage</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discounted meals during work and outside of work hours, including 20% off at participating Recipe brands and other exclusive retail discounts</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Employee Health Plan – Available after one month, includes coverage for vision, dental, massage, mental health resources, employee assistance program and more</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Growth & learning opportunities – Consistent training on various topics to support continuous career development into positions of leadership</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Casual & inclusive environment – Warm, friendly and welcoming workplace for everyone to be their authentic self</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flexible hours </span></li></ul><h3><strong>What Are We Looking For?</strong> </h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Open and flexible availability from 8 AM to 12 AM, including evenings and weekends</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Able to complete physically demanding tasks – standing for long periods, lifting 50 lbs, bending and reaching, etc.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Comfortable with handling a knife and cleaning solutions</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience working in a kitchen, restaurant, or fast food chain (bonus)</span> </li></ul><h3><strong>Summary of Responsibilities</strong> </h3><ul><li>Prepares to produce quickly without sacrificing quality</li><li>Provides customer satisfaction by cooking and assembling dishes</li><li>Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation as you go</li><li>Adheres to outlined healthy and safety procedures</li><li>Ensures a smooth service by avoiding prep shortages</li><li>Memorizes menu items and ingredients to ensure consistency and accuracy</li><li>Communicates openly with management about concerns regarding workflow and equipment</li></ul><h3><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer</strong></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fresh strives to further challenge and disrupt the status quo to become a champion of diversity, inclusion, equity and anti-oppression. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization through inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environments. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Indigenous, Black, persons of colour, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are pleased to provide accommodations at any point to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable application process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be kept confidential.</span></p><h3>Application Tips</h3><ul><li>Apply with your most up to date resume in PDF format. It’s suggested you include your current contact information and your full employment history. </li><li>Check your spam and junk folders to ensure no communications for an interview, phone screen etc are lost. </li><li>Know your availability such as the day or week you’d be able to start working.</li></ul>
