Blanco Kensington - Line Cook

Blanco Kensington; Calgary; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and tips

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible hours

Fun kitchen environment

Job summary

Blanco Cantina is seeking a Prep/Line Cook to handle prep and line duties in a lively Mexican kitchen. You will contribute to crafting dishes with care while maintaining a fast pace and a positive, collaborative atmosphere.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ years of kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and a passion for quality, safety, and teamwork in a bustling dining environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a busy restaurant kitchen.
• Proficiency in basic cooking techniques.
• Sharp knife skills with safety awareness.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders with speed and precision.
• Prepare and cook dishes with passion and accuracy.
• Ensure timing so each dish is served hot.
• Share knowledge of menu and preparation techniques.
• Maintain food safety and keep station clean.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to keep operations flowing.
• Restock ingredients and keep workspace organized.

Skills

Cooking basics

Knife skills

Food safety

Team player

Time management

Job description

Join the Fiesta at Blanco Cantina as a Prep/Line Cook!

Are you a skilled culinary professional with a passion for both preparing and cooking delicious dishes? Blanco Cantina is on the lookout for motivated Line Cooks/Prep Cooks to join our vibrant kitchen team. Bring your expertise to both the prep and cooking stations, creating flavorful Mexican dishes and contributing to an energetic and dynamic dining experience.

¡Hola, amigos! We’re the spot for late-night Happy Hour, margaritas and TACO TUESDAZE. Loud, lively and fun, Blanco offers an escape from the mundane. Our cantina is almost as vibrant as the flavours of our chilly margs! Team Fiesta is here to take care of our guests, work hard and have fun. Our guests come to us because we carry tacos on our trays and the party on our shoulders! We thrive in a bustling environment. If there’s one thing we know about our guests at Blanco Cantina, it’s that they’re DTF (Down to Fiesta), and so are we!

What Blanco Cantina Has to Offer:

• Competitive wages and tips that reward your dedication and hard work.
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development—from mastering line cooking to advancing to sous chef.
• Employee discounts on our exciting menu, allowing you to enjoy our dishes at a reduced rate.
• Supportive and fun kitchen environment with flexible hours, and where collaboration and shared knowledge elevate everyone’s skills and creativity.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Filling orders with speed, rhythm, and precision to keep our guests’ taste buds dancing.
• Crafting culinary creations with passion and precision, ensuring every dish is a fiesta on a plate; and handling any kitchen hiccups with grace and swiftly resolving complaints.
• Mastering the art of timing, ensuring that each dish is cooked to perfection and served with a side of ¡Olé!
• Sharing your thorough menu knowledge of our dishes and preparation techniques; seeing to it that every guest experience is nothing short of remarkable.
• Championing food safety and following procedures to ensure our guests can enjoy their meals worry-free.
• Communicating effectively with other kitchen staff members to coordinate tasks, and maintaining a smooth flow of operations.
• Keeping the kitchen firing on all cylinders, proactively restocking ingredients and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Who You Are:

• Culinary Enthusiast: With 1+ years of experience in a bustling restaurant kitchen, you bring proficiency in basic cooking techniques, sharp knife skills, a solid grasp of food safety protocols, and a passion for creating flavorful dishes.
• Detail-Oriented: With a keen eye for detail, you ensure every dish is prepared with precision and presented beautifully, making each plate a true celebration of flavors.
• Adaptable Under Pressure: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks with efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Reliable and Punctual: You understand the importance of showing up on time, ready to work, and contributing to a smooth kitchen operation.
• Amigo in the Kitchen: You’re a supportive team member, always ready to pitch in and maintain a positive kitchen culture, keeping the energy high and the tacos flying out the door.

Ready to bring your passion for Mexican cuisine to the table? Join us at Blanco Cantina and be part of a team that turns every meal into a fiesta!