Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and quality standards
- Assist in the preparation of ingredients for cooking, including chopping vegetables, and preparing sauces
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
- Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely and efficient food production
- Follow proper food handling procedures to minimize waste and maintain freshness
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a line cook or prep cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Knowledge of food service regulations and best practices
- Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects
Skills:
- Cooking: Proficient in cooking techniques, including grilling, sautéing, frying, baking, etc.
- Food Service: Familiarity with standard food service practices, such as portion control and plating presentation.
- Food Handling: Knowledge of proper food handling procedures to ensure safety and prevent cross-contamination.
- Food Preparation: Ability to efficiently prepare ingredients for cooking, including cutting, peeling, marinating, etc.
- Kitchen: Experience working in a commercial kitchen environment, following recipes and working with various kitchen equipment.
- Meal Preparation: Understanding of meal preparation processes from start to finish.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about the culinary arts to join our team. We offer competitive pay rates and opportunities for growth within our organization. If you meet the requirements above and are excited about working in a dynamic kitchen environment, we encourage you to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hope, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
