Job Overview

Kusi is a Regional Filipino tasting menu restaurant in the heart of Toronto, focused on sharing the depth, diversity, and regionality of Filipino food through a thoughtful, curated dining experience.

We are looking for Line Cooks & Prep Cooks to join our opening team and help us build something meaningful from the ground up.

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about cooking, curious about Filipino food and culture, and excited to work in a kitchen where collaboration, consistency, respect, and creativity are valued.

What You'll Do

- Set up, organize, and maintain your station throughout service.
- Complete daily mise en place accurately and efficiently.
- Prepare and cook assigned menu items according to Kusi’s standards.
- Maintain consistency, quality, and attention to detail throughout service.
- Work collaboratively with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and kitchen team.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and secure working environment.
- Follow all applicable health, sanitation, and food-safety regulations.
- Communicate effectively with your teammates and management.
- Approach service with professionalism, composure, and a team-first mentality.
- Contribute to an environment that is warm, welcoming, and respectful to both guests and team members.

As a Line Cook at Kusi, you will work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to execute our menu to a high standard.

You will be responsible for maintaining your station, executing daily mise en place, and preparing and cooking dishes with care, consistency, and attention to detail.

Beyond the food, we are looking for someone who contributes to a positive,



welcoming, and professional kitchen environment.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

- Has professional kitchen experience, ideally in a quality-driven restaurant.
- Has strong fundamentals and a genuine interest in cooking.
- Is organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Takes pride in their work and cares about consistency.
- Is receptive to feedback and eager to continue learning.
- Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team.
- Has a positive attitude and contributes to a healthy kitchen culture.
- Is curious about Filipino cuisine and open to learning about its regional diversity.

Experience with Filipino cuisine is an asset, but not required. We are more interested in your approach to cooking, your willingness to learn, and the kind of teammate you are.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Full-time employment
- $23 per hour + tips
- Semi-monthly payroll
- 4% vacation pay
- Opportunities to learn and develop within a new restaurant
- A collaborative and respectful kitchen environment
- The opportunity to be part of Kusi from the beginning and help shape its culture and food program

WHY KUSI?

Kusi is more than a restaurant opening a kitchen—we're building a place where Filipino food,



culture, and hospitality can be explored, questioned, celebrated, and shared.

We believe Filipino cuisine deserves to be understood in all of its depth. The Philippines is made up of thousands of islands, countless communities, and deeply distinct regional food traditions. At Kusi, we want to create space for those stories to be represented thoughtfully, while continuing to learn and evolve as cooks.

Our tasting menu will change seasonally, giving our team the opportunity to explore new ingredients, techniques, dishes, and regions rather than preparing the same menu year after year. We want our cooks to be curious—to ask questions, contribute ideas, and understand why we're doing what we're doing.

We're also committed to building a kitchen culture rooted in respect, communication, and teamwork. We believe great food comes from a team that feels supported, challenged, and proud of the work they're doing together.

Joining Kusi at this stage means joining us at the beginning. You'll have the opportunity to help shape not only the food, but the culture and identity of the restaurant itself.

If you're passionate about cooking, interested in Filipino food, and excited by the idea of helping build something from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Line Cook & Prep Cook (Toronto)
🏢 Kusi Toronto
📍 Toronto