Production Cook

Full-time | Commissary Kitchen – 129 Railside Road, Toronto, ON
Day Shift | High-Volume Production Kitchen

About Summerhill Market

Summerhill Market isn’t your typical grocery store. We’re a Toronto boutique grocer known for scratch-made prepared foods, freshly baked treats, and on-trend ingredients that food lovers can’t get enough of. We move fast, stay ahead of the curve, and never settle for “good enough.” Our mission? To delight customers with every visit — whether that’s helping them discover something new or making their day with genuine service.

Now we’re looking to build a pipeline of experienced, dependable, and passionate cooks to join our high-volume Commissary Kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in consistency, quality, and teamwork.

What you’ll do

• Prepare high volumes of soups, sauces, proteins, sides, and prepared meals according to Summerhill Market recipes and standards
• Execute daily production lists efficiently and accurately
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all prepared food items
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures at all times
• Assist with prep work, organization, inventory rotation, and station cleanliness
• Work collaboratively with the Commissary and Prepared Foods teams to meet daily production targets
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently in a production environment

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a high-volume production kitchen, commissary, catering, or restaurant environment
• Strong knife skills and understanding of food preparation techniques
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Food Handler Certification is considered an asset
• Flexible availability for day shifts, weekends, and holidays as required

Perks of working here

• Weekly pay
• Employee discount on gourmet groceries and prepared meals
• Employer-paid benefits for full-time employees
• Flexible schedule
• A dynamic, inclusive workplace that celebrates its people
• Complimentary work swag (we’ll keep you looking sharp)
• Easily accessible store locations

Join our team

If you’re looking for a workplace where food meets community and where your role really makes a difference, Summerhill Market is the place. Bring your energy, bring your passion, and let’s make every customer’s day better together. Apply today — we can’t wait to meet you.

Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

Equity Statement

At Summerhill Market, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local law. Should you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for this position and is not an exhaustive list. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business needs of each location