Company Description Love Gelato Café is a Markham-based gelato and café brand, established in 2013 and dedicated to authentic Italian flavors and exceptional guest experiences. The café offers traditional award-winning Italian gelato and Lavazza products in a warm, welcoming space designed for connection and celebration. In addition to daily café service, Love Gelato provides full-service event catering for private celebrations, weddings, corporate events, and more, as well as wholesale partnerships for restaurants and retail venues.

The team is driven by a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and outstanding customer service, with a strong focus on serving and engaging local communities.

Role Description

We are looking for a enthusiastic, detail-oriented Line Cook to join our team full-time through the winter season. Based at our Markham café, you will be responsible for preparing menu items-with an emphasis on our stone-baked sourdough sandwiches and light food offerings-while ensuring top-tier presentation, speed, and food safety.

Key Responsibilities:

- Food Preparation: Prepare menu items, guest orders, and catering components following established recipes, portion controls, and plating standards.
- Station Management: Set up, maintain, and restock prep stations; ensure ingredients are properly stored, labeled, dated, and rotated (FIFO).
- Catering Support: Assist the team in prepping, assembling,



and staging items for corporate events and private catering orders.
- Sanitation & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized work environment and adhere strictly to local public health and food safety standards.
- Team Collaboration: Communicate clearly with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth ticket flow, rapid service, and a great guest experience.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Location & Schedule: Must live in or near the Markham or Whitchurch-Stouffville area and be fully available for full time work throughout the winter season at either location .
- Certification: Valid Ontario Food Handler Certificate (Required).
- Food Safety Knowledge: Understanding of proper food handling, temperature control, storage, and sanitation practices.
- Organization & Efficiency: Ability to multitask, manage order tickets efficiently during high-volume periods, and maintain a spotless station.
- Teamwork: Strong communication skills with a positive, collaborative, and guest-focused mindset.
- Physical Demands: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights during kitchen setup and deliveries.
- Experience: Prior experience as a line cook, prep cook, or in a catering/café environment is preferred, but entry-level applicants with strong motivation and practical kitchen awareness are welcome.

📌 Line Cook (Markham)
🏢 Love Gelato
📍 Markham