Kitchen Staff

Earls Kitchen + Bar; Calgary; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Earls Kitchen + Bar in Calgary, AB is seeking Kitchen Staff to support daily back-of-house operations. You will prepare ingredients, cook menu items to Earls' specifications, and help sustain flavor, presentation, and consistency.

You\'ll maintain a clean workspace, follow hygiene procedures, and coordinate with front-of-house teammates to ensure timely orders. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected, with the ability to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Food preparation and cooking skills to produce high-quality items.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards.
• Effective communication and customer service to support guest experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn Earls' recipes, procedures, and standards; prior restaurant experience is a plus.
• Reliability in attendance and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays; ability to stand for long periods and lift moderately heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and cook menu items to specification.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and follow safety procedures.
• Set up and break down workstations.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to support service.
• Adapt to changing volumes during peak service times.

Skills

Food prep

Hygiene standards

Communication

Fast-paced

Reliability & flexibility

Shift flexibility

Job description

Company Description

Earls Kitchen + Bar is a family-run restaurant group that has grown since the early 1980s into one of North America's most successful independent brands. With about 7,000 employees across 69 locations from Vancouver to Miami, Earls prides itself on innovation, high-quality ingredients, and welcoming service. The company has evolved from a laid-back burger and beer joint into a trend-setting, high-end restaurant group known for unique, customized locations and continual improvement. Team members and partners share a strong sense of pride in representing the Earls brand, working in an environment that values creativity, quality, and guest experience.

Role Description

The Kitchen Staff role at Earls Kitchen + Bar in Calgary, AB is a on-site position focused on supporting daily back-of-house operations. Team members prepare ingredients, cook menu items to specification, and ensure all dishes meet Earls' standards for flavor, presentation, and consistency. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, following food safety and hygiene procedures, and setting up and breaking down workstations. Kitchen Staff collaborate closely with colleagues and front-of-house teams to support smooth service and timely orders, while adapting to changing volumes during peak service times.

Qualifications

• Food Preparation and Cooking skills to consistently produce high-quality menu items.
• Strong knowledge of Hygiene and food safety standards to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Effective Communication and Customer Service skills to work with team members and support a positive guest experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen with attention to detail and time management.
• Willingness to learn Earls' recipes, procedures, and standards; prior restaurant or kitchen experience is an asset.
• Reliability in attendance, flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderately heavy items.