Line Cook

Tacofino Squamish Inc; Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi); On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great tips

Extended health benefits eligibility

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Free meal per shift

Discounts for you and loved ones

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tacofino Squamish Inc. is seeking a Line Cook to contribute to our busy kitchen. You will perform food preparation, follow recipes, and support teammates while keeping a clean, safe workspace. This is a long-term opportunity within our growing team.

We welcome candidates with a strong passion for food who can work evenings and weekends, adhere to health and safety standards, and thrive in a collaborative, friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced & professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, according to the needs of the business.
• Food Safe Level 1 an asset.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation: cutting, portioning, frying, baking, following recipes, putting away orders, and cleaning of kitchen tools and facility as required
• Ensure all food preparation and storage procedures are followed as outlined by Vancouver Coastal Health, including FIFO and labeling
• Playing a role in maintaining a respectful workplace through professional communication with team members and customers
• Other duties as required

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Passion for cooking

Professional attitude

Team player

Evenings & weekends availability

Education

Food Safe Level 1 (asset)

Job description

Tacofino started as a food truck behind a surf shop in Tofino, BC and has since grown into a restaurant group known for bold flavours, fresh ingredients, and a laid-back, West Coast experience. At our core, we are about great food, hospitality, and strong community connections.

We are successful because we believe in staying true to where we came from, serving high-quality creative food with the best possible ingredients, adapting to and giving back to the communities we operate in and have teams made up of fantastic individuals. To learn more about working with Tacofino, visit this link: https://sway.office.com/rMgupkKaqzyVW4cJ

Our vision:To continue to build a profitable restaurant group that our team, guests and our communities are proud and excited to be a part of.

Our mission:To create memorable experiences with a hospitality driven attitude that provides creative quality food while being a positive community partner and powered by a diverse, inclusive, and equitable team environment.

Our values:

• Creative quality food -We create original, quality offerings with unique flavours
• Community -We partner with our communities to support impactful positive change
• Inspired hospitality -We want to provide memorable experiences that cannot be found anywhere else
• Our Team -We achieve our goals by embracing people for their individuality and supporting their personal and professional growth
• Environment -We strive to make positive sustainable decisions whenever possible

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Great Tips
• Eligibility for extended health benefits
• Eligibility for Employee and Family Assistance Program
• A fantastic workplace environment and culture
• Free meal per shift
• Great discounts for you and your loved ones before and after shifts
• Continued opportunities for growth

About you: We are growing and have an opportunity for a great person with a strong passion for cooking who is looking to join our team as a Line Cook. You will have the responsibility of executing menu items in a timely manner, providing support to your teammates and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace. This is a great opportunity to be a long-term member of our growing team!

Responsibilities:

• Food preparation: cutting, portioning, frying, baking, following recipes, putting away orders, and cleaning of kitchen tools and facility as required
• Ensure all food preparation and storage procedures are followed as outlined by *Vancouver Coastal Health, to include FIFO and appropriate labeling
• Playing a role in ensuring a respectful workplace environment by professional communication with all team members and customers
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Experience in a fast-paced & professional kitchen environment
• A strong passion for food
• A positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Food Safe Level 1 an asset
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, according to the needs of the business
• The desire for growth and opportunity

At Tacofino, we believe our people are what makes us great. If you are a positive person with a strong work ethic that is looking to come to join a fun and safe workplace culture, then we invite you to apply for this role by submitting a resume.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment and welcome all qualified applicants to apply.

We respectfully acknowledge that we work on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú 7mesh (Squamish), and Səl ̓ ı́ lwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Learn about the Unceded Territory in which Tacofino operates and where you reside: https://native-land.ca/ .