Specialty Cook Middle-Eastern flatbreads

Toronto

Full time

$21 - $24/hourly + Gratuities

Job Description
Job Description
We're looking for a skilled Specialty Cook with hands-on expertise in Middle-Eastern flatbreads to lead this station in our kitchen. This is a craft-focused role for someone who takes pride in dough fermentation, oven technique, and building balanced, beautifully assembled flatbreads consistently, service after service.

Summary of Duties

Prepare and manage daily dough batches to a consistent standard of texture and flavor

Operate and maintain the oven, managing heat zones, fuel/temperature control, and bake timing

Hand-shape, stretch, and form dough into traditional boat-shaped pide and thin lahmacun bases

Prepare and portion toppings (meats, cheeses, vegetables, herbs, spice blends) according to recipe specifications

Assemble toppings with proper technique, portion control, and visual presentation

Monitor bake quality — crust color, crispness, and doneness — adjusting oven position/timing in real time

Maintain mise en place, rotate stock (FIFO), and minimize food waste/cost

Uphold food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling standards (Safe Food Handling certification required/preferred)

Train and mentor junior kitchen staff on flatbread technique and station standards

Collaborate with the Head Chef/Kitchen Manager on menu specials, seasonal items, and recipe refinement

Monitor and manage station‑level inventory and communicate ordering needs

Required Culinary Skills
Dough Preparation

Experience with high-hydration and traditional Middle‑Eastern flatbread doughs





Understanding of fermentation timing, proofing conditions, and how ambient temperature/humidity affect dough

Ability to hand‑shape dough consistently under time pressure during service

Stone Oven / Wood‑Fired Oven Handling

Prior experience operating a stone deck oven, wood‑fired oven, or comparable high‑heat specialty oven (600°F+)

Ability to read and manage oven hot spots, rotate product, and adjust for consistent bake results

Comfort working safely around live fire/high heat equipment

About Mar'aa
Mar'aa is a contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant in the heart of Yorkville, Toronto, known for an elegant, warm dining atmosphere and a menu built on craft, precision, and hospitality.

Why Work for Us

Craft your specialty, not just a shift. This role is built around your expertise — you'll own the pide and lahmacun program, not just execute someone else’s recipe.

Yorkville's most refined Middle Eastern kitchen. Be part of a high-caliber culinary team in one of Toronto's most respected dining destinations, working alongside experienced chefs and hospitality professionals.

Room to grow. We invest in our specialists

A team that respects the craft. We hire for skill and passion, not just availability — you'll be working with people who genuinely care.

Work Eligibility: Please note that at this time we’re only able to consider candidates who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a currently valid Canadian work permit authorizing employment in this role. Thanks so much for understanding, and we look forward to hearing from applicants!

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📌 Specialty Cook Middle-Eastern flatbreads (Ontario)
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