Line Cook

Montanas BBQ & Bar; London; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana's BBQ & Bar in London, ON is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join an on-site team, ensuring quality, timely service and adherence to recipes. The role focuses on grilling, assembling dishes, and maintaining a clean prep area to support a vibrant dining experience.

Ideal candidates bring kitchen experience, food-safety awareness, and a collaborative spirit, with flexibility for evenings and weekends in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen as line/prep cook.
• Familiarity with grilling and BBQ-style cuisine is a plus.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Handler certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations, grill and assemble dishes.
• Monitor food quality and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Assist with prep work and manage ticket flow.
• Support respectful, positive kitchen culture.

Skills

Line cook experience

Food safety

Team collaboration

Job description

Company Description

Montana's BBQ & Bar is a casual dining restaurant known as the home of Canadian BBQ, offering guests hearty, comfort-food classics in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The brand focuses on quality grilled meats, slow-smoked favorites, and crowd-pleasing dishes that highlight a fun, rustic dining experience. Team members are encouraged to bring great hospitality, pride in their work, and a strong team spirit to every shift. Working at Montana's BBQ & Bar means being part of a supportive environment where food, service, and guest satisfaction are at the heart of every decision.

Role Description

The Line Cook role at Montana's BBQ & Bar in London, ON is a full-time, on-site position responsible for preparing and cooking menu items to established recipes and standards. Day-to-day tasks include setting up and stocking stations, grilling and assembling dishes, monitoring food quality and presentation, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. The Line Cook follows food safety and sanitation procedures, collaborates closely with the kitchen team, and communicates effectively with servers to ensure timely service. This role also involves assisting with prep work, managing ticket flow during busy periods, and supporting a positive, respectful kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a line cook, prep cook, or in a fast-paced kitchen environment; familiarity with grilling and BBQ-style cuisine is an asset.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and basic kitchen operations, including station setup, safe food handling, and temperature control.
• Strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills to handle high-volume service while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, communicate clearly with colleagues, and maintain a respectful, inclusive work environment.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen setting.
• Availability for full-time hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by restaurant operations.
• Willingness to learn menu items, follow recipes precisely, and adapt to changing priorities and guest needs.
• Food Handler certification or equivalent is preferred; additional culinary training or education is considered an asset.