Prep Cook

Join Our Team!

Newly Opened Japanese Steakhouse in Downtown Toronto!

We’re excited to welcome guests to our new Japanese steakhouse in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District.

About the Restaurant

Our newly opened Japanese steakhouse is a small, considered restaurant rooted in restraint, precision, and reverence for the craft.

Guided by the principles of Japanese simplicity, we showcase exceptional beef and seasonal ingredients at their purest expression. We believe time is the most valuable ingredient — time to raise, to age, to prepare, to gather, and to savour.

Our mission is simple: we are in the experience business. Our people-first culture inspires and empowers our team to deliver moments that matter in an environment focused on the guest experience. Together, we will create a best-in-class hospitality experience.

We are currently hiring for an existing position within our growing team.

What You’ll Do

As a Prep Cook, you will support the culinary team in preparing high-quality dishes while maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include:

• Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.
• Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees, etc.
• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff and the executive sous chef
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

What You'll Need:

• Previous experience as a prep cook or in a similar role in a restaurant or culinary environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation methods, and kitchen equipment operation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with kitchen staff and maintain a positive work environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Legal eligibility to work in Ontario, Canada.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, including comprehensive benefits, spending account and professional development program.
• Opportunity to develop skills and gain experience in multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment.
• Dynamic and fun office culture with colleagues who share the same core values.
• Exclusive perks from our portfolio companies, including restaurants and fitness studios.
• Unlimited vacation policy.

About Harlo Entertainment:

Harlo Entertainment is a Toronto-based operator, management and private equity company, delivering value over 30 years of aggregate experience in both the hospitality and entertainment industry. With first-hand insights and perspectives, Harlo Entertainment defines a best-in-class, luxury experience and is deeply committed to the highest level of guest satisfaction.

We are a people-first culture. We strive to create great outcomes and to establish win-win partnerships through integrity, reliability, inclusivity, and great communication. Our greatest asset is our people, as they are the powerhouse behind our outcomes.

We challenge the status quo. We are disruptors. We are bold in what we do. We are brave, think big and move swiftly. We don't just acknowledge change; we initiate and embrace it.

We always bring our best. We hold ourselves accountable for over-delivering on a consistent basis. We take responsibility for the outcome of our work. Done is better than perfect.

We find a way to make it possible. We are in the business of storytelling and remarkable experiences to create moments that matter. We ooze passion and pride in everything we do. We are relentless, driven and proud. We dig deep, we get our hands dirty. There is no challenge is too big or too small for our team.