Job Overview

Bowls & Blasters is looking for a reliable, energetic, and experienced Line Cook with mandatory catering experience to join our kitchen team.

The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking food to our standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced entertainment and hospitality environment where we serve both regular walk-in guests and a wide range of private events.

Our kitchen supports birthday parties, corporate events, fundraisers, school and camp groups, team-building events, and private functions, so previous experience preparing food for catered events, banquets, large groups, or high-volume functions is required.

The Line Cook will work closely with kitchen leadership, the General Manager, Event Manager, servers, Party Hosts, and front-of-house team to ensure food is prepared correctly, presented well, and served according to scheduled event times.

Responsibilities

- Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
- Prepare food for catered events, corporate functions, birthday parties, fundraisers, school/camp groups, and other large group bookings.
- Work efficiently on the kitchen line during busy lunch, dinner, weekend, and event periods.
- Review event food orders and prepare large quantities of food according to event schedules and confirmed guest counts.
- Ensure catering and event orders are completed accurately and ready for their scheduled service times.
- Coordinate with the Event Manager, Party Hosts, servers, and management regarding event food timing.
- Complete daily food preparation including chopping, portioning, marinating, assembling, and preparing ingredients.
- Prepare and organize food for buffet-style, platter-style, shared, and individually plated service when required.
- Manage multiple event food orders while maintaining regular restaurant service.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
- Maintain proper food temperatures and follow food safety and sanitation procedures.




- Ensure all food is prepared consistently and meets quality standards before leaving the kitchen.
- Assist with large catering and event orders, including advance preparation and day-of execution.
- Monitor food inventory and communicate low-stock items to management.
- Properly label, date, rotate, and store food using FIFO procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout each shift.
- Complete opening and closing kitchen duties as assigned.
- Assist with cleaning kitchen equipment, prep areas, storage areas, and workstations.
- Follow all health and safety policies and food-handling requirements.
- Minimize food waste and follow proper portion-control procedures.
- Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and front-of-house employees during busy service periods.
- Assist other kitchen team members when needed to maintain smooth operations.
- Respond appropriately to special requests, allergies, dietary restrictions, and event-specific requirements communicated by management.
- Maintain a positive and skilled attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

- Previous catering experience is mandatory.
- Candidates must have experience preparing food for catered events, banquets, corporate functions, large parties, or other high-volume group events.
- Previous experience as a Line Cook, Catering Cook, Banquet Cook, Prep Cook, or similar kitchen position is required.
- Experience preparing large quantities of food while maintaining quality, consistency, and proper timing.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
- Strong understanding of food preparation, cooking techniques, portioning, and food safety.
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
- Strong attention to detail and consistency.




- Ability to manage multiple food orders and event timelines simultaneously.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to remain calm and organized during high-volume service periods.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently when required.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen duties, including lifting and carrying supplies.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Food Handler Certification is considered an asset.

Please note: Applicants without previous catering, banquet, or high-volume event food preparation experience will not be considered for this position.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is experienced in both line cooking and catering and understands that event food service requires strong preparation, organization, timing, and communication.

Many of our events have predetermined food service times, meaning the kitchen must be prepared to produce larger quantities of food accurately and efficiently within specific timeframes.

The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing regular restaurant orders with catering and event orders while maintaining quality and presentation standards.

You should be dependable, organized, able to anticipate what needs to be prepared ahead of time, and comfortable working as part of a team during busy event days.

If you have strong catering experience, enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, and take pride in producing quality food for both individual guests and large events, we would love to hear from you.

Position Details

Position: Line Cook

Job Type: Full time / Part-Time

Pay: $17.60–$21.00 per hour

Schedule: Flexible availability required, including evenings and weekends

Location: Bowls & Blasters – Promenade Shopping Centre, Thornhill, Ontario

Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Pay: $17.60-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 25.0 per week

Benefits

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Line Cook (Thornhill)
🏢 Bowls & Blasters
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