Line Cook

Lokanta Mediterranean; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Staff meals and employee discounts

Opportunity to share your food ideas

Growing within community-focused biz

Discounted or free food

Paid time off

Job summary

Lokanta Mediterranean is a small, family-run restaurant in Historic Port Dalhousie seeking an experienced line cook/prep cook to join the kitchen. You’ll help plan the daily menu and prep ingredients while keeping the workstation clean and food-safe, working closely with the chef and owners.

The role requires early mornings and weekend availability, the ability to work calmly in a small team, and a passion for Mediterranean flavors.

Qualifications

• Experience as a line cook/prep cook in a restaurant.
• Early mornings and weekend availability.
• Reliable, organized, and motivated.
• Calm, respectful collaboration in a small team.
• Values diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Enjoys making food that brings people together.

Responsibilities

• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and food-safe
• Help with preparation lists and ingredient organization
• Work closely with the chef, colleagues and owners to plan the daily menu
• Follow all food safety and hygiene rules

Skills

Line cook experience

Mediterranean cuisine

Turkish cuisine

European cuisine

Early mornings

Weekend availability

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and food-safe
• Help with preparation lists and ingredient organization
• Work closely with the chef, colleagues and owners to plan the daily menu
• Follow all food safety and hygiene rules

Work Hours: weekdays 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM and Saturdays 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Sundays 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (as needed)

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience as a line cook/prep cook (restaurant)
• Experience with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish, Balkan, or European cooking is an asset
• Able to work early mornings and weekends
• Reliable, organized, and motivated
• Able to work calmly and respectfully in a small team
• Values diversity, inclusion, and equity
• Enjoys making food that brings people together

We welcome applications from newcomers, immigrants, and refugees. Canadian work experience is helpful but not required if you have relevant skills and experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
• A respectful, supportive, and family-oriented workplace
• Staff meals and employee discounts
• Opportunity to share your food traditions and ideas
• A chance to grow within a new, community-focused business
• Discounted or free food
• Paid time off

Experience: professional kitchen, 3 years (required)
Language: English (required)
Work Location: In person

About Lokanta Mediterranean

Lokanta Mediterranean is a small, family-run restaurant in Historic Port Dalhousie. It was founded by a Turkish chef and his wife, who believe food is a powerful way to bring people together and create a sense of belonging. We cook using traditional Mediterranean recipes, simple ingredients, and time-honoured techniques. Our space is warm, welcoming, and rooted in the community. We value creativity, compassion, and teamwork.