Title: Line Cook
Reports to: Director of Food Operations
Department: PUB
Status: Permanent
Status: Part-Time
Work Hours: Monday – Friday
Compensation: $22 per hour + tips
About Us:
The Student Association at BCIT is a leading non-profit student-led organization committed to enhancing student life through advocacy and providing student-centered, responsive and pro-active services. Considered one of the leading student associations in the province, we live our mission and are student-focused in all that we do. Students lead our organization and govern the affairs of the BCITSA. Our Board of Directors is composed of 12 elected Student Executives and Student Councilors from each of the different Schools at BCIT.
BCITSA is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture that supports and promotes equity, respect, and accountability among employees and BCIT students. We strive to cultivate a community that recognizes equity and diversity as fundamental to achieving inclusive excellence in all our programs and services. The following values encompass how BCITSA upholds our vision and mission, and guide how we provide our services:
- We recognize the talent and unique perspectives, including seen and unseen qualities, our employees bring to our culture.
- We expect our workplace culture to be one that is inclusive, respectful, fair, and safe for the diverse people within our organization to be their most authentic selves.
- We advocate for flexibility, adaptability, and creative solutions to best meet the needs of our employees.
- We foster a workplace where clear communication, transparency, and accountability are prioritized.
Why Work with Us:
- 12 paid statutory holidays a year
- Free coffee and tea, and discounts at BCITSA food and retail locations
- Free access to BCIT fitness facility
- Flexible, fun team environment
- Everyone works towards enhancing student life
The Opportunity
Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking quality food items efficiently for the daily pub operations, and other events as needed. You work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment to contribute to overall customer service and satisfaction. You ensure that all product is stored and prepared at the correct temperatures, is labelled, dated and rotated, and stored according to type. You clean all work areas, equipment and dishes, and dispose of garbage and recycling. You also support the kitchen and take down catering events as needed.
What You Will Do:
Food Preparation
- Efficient preparation and production of menu items for our pub and catering with accuracy and attention to detail
- Execute food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation to established standards
- Restock line items and prepped food as needed
- Handle, store, prepare and serve all food products safely, strictly following Food Safety standards
- Communicate with team to ensure chits are understood and presentation is coordinated
Operational Duties
- Set up and take down the line
- Ensures a safe working environment through proper use of equipment
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
- Maintain deep-fryer cleanliness and oil quality
- Label, date and rotate all product, and store according to type to minimize waste and spoilage
- Provide support for the dishwasher during slower times
- Document any product waste
- Take down catering events as needed
- Empty garbage’s and take bags out to dumpster; break down cardboard and take to recycling bin
Other Related Duties
- Support Student Executives and staff members for their respective initiatives
- Assist in training employees
- Assist other staff with duties, especially when busy
- Other related duties as required
- Working as a team player and keep a consistent food regardless of shift time
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions as required
About You:
With an open, engaging attitude and willingness to learn, you are someone who promotes teamwork, hard work, and accountability in line with our culture and objectives. You are positive, innovative and resourceful with your abilities to preform job duties, or other tasks you are given.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- FoodSafe Level 1 required
- Diploma/Certificate in culinary arts preferred
- Strong line experience in a restaurant or pub environment preferred
- 2 years’ previous culinary experience
KNOWELDGE & ABILITIES
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to perform a variety of knife cuts consistently and precisely
- Ability to read, understand and follow recipes within guidelines
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Creative and passionate about food and customer service
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
REQUIREMENTS
- Attention to Detail & Accuracy
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 11kg (25lbs), bend, crouch, climb, and stand for long periods
Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.
BCITSA respectfully acknowledges that the land on which BCIT’s main campuses are located is the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the shared traditional territories of the Səl ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and xʷ məθkʷəyə m (Musqueam) First Nations
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
