Job Summary
Railtown Catering is seeking a skilled Cook to join our team. As a chef-driven company, we are committed to crafting high-quality, scratch-made dishes that exceed expectations. We're looking for candidates who share our passion for exceptional food and appreciate the commitment to succeeding in professional kitchens.
Responsibilities
- Prep work at our main kitchen + off -site event work as needed
- Prepping, cooking and assembling dishes according to recipes and customer requests
- Ensuring portion control and consistency in food presentation
- Assisting in the development and creation of new dishes
- Ensuring all dishes meet the our quality standards
- Following food safety guidelines to prevent contamination
- Maintaining cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment
- Safely operating kitchen appliances and tools
- Monitoring ingredient inventory and reporting shortages to management
- Receiving and storing food supplies properly
- Minimizing food waste through proper storage and portioning techniques
- Organizing and prioritizing tasks during busy periods
- Collaborating with other cooks, servers, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations
- Communicating effectively with the head chef or kitchen manager about any issues
- Assisting other team members during high-demand periods
Candidate Requirements:
- High level cooking experience in fine dining restaurants or hotels
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Clean and organized
- Trustworthy and honest
- Food Safe Level 1 is mandatory
- Must have a your own vehicle or rideshare account and a valid BC driver's license
What We Offer:
- Hourly pay is $25 to $28 for shop work + $31 to $35 for off-site events (hourly + tips combined)
- Uniform service
- Daily staff meal
- 30% discount at our cafés at any time
- Health and dental benefits for all full time employees after six months of employment
- Fun, supportive, and positive working environment
- Excellent working conditions with a strong team dynamic
- Opportunity to pick up extra hours through off site catering events
- Career development opportunity within the company as Railtown Café and Catering continues to grow
To learn more about us, please visit our website and social media:
- www.railtowncatering.ca
- www.railtowncafe.ca
- www.instagram.com/railtowncaters
- www.instagram.com/railtowncafe
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Work Location: In person
