Arcana Spirit Lounge looking for Line Cook / Protein - Saucier Chef.

Arcana Spirit Lounge; Vancouver, Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Protein/Saucier Chef to join their culinary team. In this role, you will leverage your culinary expertise and restaurant experience to create exceptional dishes while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. With a focus on teamwork and attention to detail, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items, ensuring a clean working environment, and delivering an outstanding dining experience for guests. If you are passionate about food and enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Friends and Family Discount

Staff Meals

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a commercial kitchen is required.
• Strong culinary skills and ability to develop recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and cook menu items in cooperation with kitchen staff.
• Ensure food quality and timely delivery to guests.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Recipe Development

Team Development

Health & Safety Management

Education

3+ years experience in a commercial kitchen

Job description

As a line cook, you will be responsible for maintaining, delivering, and building upon existing brand standards for our culinary program. With your previous restaurant experience, eye for consistency, and attention to small details, you will help us to deliver picture-perfect plates every time while maintaining food quality and a clean working environment for our teams and our guests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
2. Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering, or preparing sauces).
3. Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
4. Answer, report, and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions.
5. Stock inventory appropriately.
6. Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion.
7. Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
8. Ensure health and safety compliance in our kitchen.
9. Where appropriate, follow up and successfully resolve all guest complaints and ensure root cause is identified and corrected.
10. Recipe creation for feature items.

Education/Qualification:

1. Minimum 3 years experience in a commercial kitchen.
2. Able to demonstrate strong culinary skills, recipe development, and team development.
3. Health & Safety Management.
4. Ability to work on a flexible schedule, as business dictates; evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer:

1. Friends and Family Discount.
2. Staff Meals.

Position: Protein / Saucier Chef

Hours: 30 - 40 hours weekly. Wednesday - Sunday evenings.

Wage: $20 hourly plus tips.