First Cook/Lead Cook

Push Operations; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vintage Chophouse & Tavern in Calgary’s Beltline neighborhood seeks a strong head cook to lead the kitchen line, train staff, and ensure high-quality food in a high-volume environment.

The position offers full-time hours with weekend and late-night availability, plus opportunities for menu input and growth within a busy dining venue.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of cooking temperatures, techniques, and meat handling.
• Availability must include weekends and late nights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kitchen Line in preparation of steaks, sides and full course meals.
• Train and educate new employees and cooks.
• Ensure high quality on food service and consistency.
• Work with specialized cooking equipment (sous vide, broiler, steam kettle, etc.).
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
• Help in menu development and recipe creation.
• Meet dietary requirements where required and necessary.
• Troubleshoot problems and situations that may arise.
• Work with team members to ensure success.

Skills

Leadership experience

Butchery knowledge

High-volume kitchen

Job description

Nestled in the heart of Calgary’s historic Beltline neighborhood of Victoria Park,Vintage Chophouse & Tavernhas been consistently rated one of Calgary’s Best Steakhouses for over 15 years.

Vintage Chophouse and Tavern is currently searching for a strong head cookto join their team. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their knowledge, skill set, capabilities and drive to always strive for success. If you have a passion for culinary adventure, knowledge and growth, Vintage Chophouse & Tavern provides a great opportunity to help you succeed. This position will be in a busy location with high volume and demand. Our guests expect us to deliver great experiences and we aim to please!

ABOUT THE JOB

Position: First Cook

Terms of Employment: Full time availability.

Job Duties:

• Lead the Kitchen Line in preparation of steaks, sides and full course meals,
• Train and educate new employees and cooks,
• Ensure high quality on food service and consistency,
• Work with specialized cooking equipment(sous vide, band saw, broiler, steam kettle, etc)
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation,
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications,
• Help in menu development and recipe creation,
• Meet dietary requirements where required and necessary,
• Troubleshoot problems and situations that may arise,
• work with team members to ensure success.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience -Extensive knowledge about cooking temperatures, cooking techniques, handling procedures and butchery including how to clean, cut and trim various meats, fish and poultry.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and skills through example.
• Availability must include weekends and late nights.
• Ability to communicate well with back and front of house staff.
• Experience in high volume restaurant required.

We select only the best. Without great people, we would not be here. We want you to be a part of it!

Job Types: Full-time