line cook

LOCAL Public Eatery; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Job summary

Local Public Eatery in Penticton is seeking an on-site restaurant professional to manage daily cooking and kitchen duties. You will coordinate events, plan menus, portion meals, and requisition supplies, ensuring quality and timeliness.

The role involves preparing dishes, handling allergy considerations, inspecting kitchens, and maintaining inventory. Candidates typically have 1–2 years of experience, a high school diploma, and thrive in fast-paced settings.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation required.
• 1–2 years of experience preferred.
• On-site work with restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special events.
• Determine portion sizes and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Physically demanding

Repetitive tasks

Standing for extended periods

Work under pressure

Client focus

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Time management

Education

Secondary school graduation

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area
• Bar

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Order supplies and equipment
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• International

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth