Line Cook Vancouver

Summary Our line cook prepares food, stocks stations, and cooks, plates, and garnishes dishes according to recipes and plating guides in a fast-paced environment. They ensure food safety, manage station inventory, maintain high sanitation standards, and work efficiently to support the kitchen team. Works closely with Executive Chef & Sous Chef. Ideally, this candidate should live in the Vancouver area and be able to work adaptable shifts. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Station Setup & Prep: Setting up, maintaining, and breaking down their specific workstation (e.g., grill, sauté, pantry). Cooking: Preparing and cooking menu items, including grilling, frying, sautéing, and boiling. Plating: Assembling and plating dishes according to restaurant standards and recipes. Stocking & Inventory: Restocking, monitoring, and organizing ingredients and supplies during a shift. Food Safety & Sanitation: Adhering to food handling regulations, ensuring safe cooking temperatures, and maintaining a clean, sanitary work area. Collaboration: Working with the [expeditor] and fellow cooks to time food orders perfectly for the customer. Communication: Communicating with kitchen staff during service regarding ticket times and food availability. Key Skills for a Line Cook: Experience: 4+ years experience working in a full kitchen environment. Multitasking: Managing multiple orders and components at once. Speed & Efficiency: Working quickly under high-pressure scenarios. Knife Skills: Ensuring fast and accurate food preparation. Culinary Knowledge: Understanding cooking techniques and ingredient safety. Physical Stamina: Standing, lifting, and working in a hot workplace. Other Responsibilities: Assisting other stations and helping other team members when needed. Cleaning, breaking down, and sanitizing the station at the end of the shift. Helping with inventory, including checking for, labeling, and dating stored items. Job Types: Part time, Temporary Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ok9rd