Career Opportunity: Senior Line Cook
Location: Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Position: Full-Time, Year-Round
Join a Team That Values Its People
Murphy’s Lockside is an established, independently owned restaurant located on the locks in beautiful Fenelon Falls. We’re proud of the team and workplace we’ve built over the years, and of our track record of providing stable, year-round employment in an industry that is often seasonal.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Line Cook who wants more than just their next kitchen job. This position offers the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, develop leadership skills, and grow into a management role with our restaurant.
We believe a successful kitchen starts with people given the opportunity to grow.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Line Cook, you’ll be an important part of both our day-to-day kitchen operations and our leadership team. Responsibilities include:
- Deliver Consistent Quality: Prepare and oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure our standards are met on every plate.
- Perform in a Busy Kitchen: Work efficiently and confidently during high-volume services, particularly during our busy summer season.
- Support & Lead the Team: Help supervise and guide junior kitchen staff, delegate tasks when appropriate, and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace.
- Maintain Food Safety Standards: Follow and help reinforce all health, safety, sanitation, and food-handling requirements.
- Manage Your Station: Ensure stations are properly stocked, organized, and cleaned before, during, and after service.
- Support Inventory Management: Monitor product levels, minimize waste, and communicate inventory needs.
- Maintain a Professional Kitchen: Help keep the kitchen, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and well maintained.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a dependable team.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous line cook experience in a busy restaurant environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- The ability to remain calm, focused, and professional during high-volume service
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- An interest in developing leadership and management skills
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety, and sanitation practices
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a restaurant schedule
- The physical ability to stand for extended periods, work in a hot kitchen environment, and safely lift approximately 30–40 lbs.
Why Murphy’s?
We know that good employees are a big part of what makes a restaurant successful, and we believe they should be treated that way.
At Murphy’s, you’ll be joining an established restaurant with a strong employment history and a team-oriented culture. We offer year-round, full-time employment, opportunities to take on more responsibility, and a genuine path toward a management position for the right person.
We work hard—especially during our busy summer season—but we also want Murphy’s to be a workplace where people enjoy coming to work, feel respected, and know that their contribution matters.
If you’re an experienced cook looking for stability, a positive team environment, and the opportunity to grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 44.0 per week
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Cooking: 3 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
