Line Cook - Lonely Mouth

2240215 Alberta Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Line Cooks to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while working with fresh ingredients and creating delightful dishes. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. Join a vibrant team that values collaboration and professionalism, and enjoy perks like competitive wages, gratuities, and health benefits after 90 days. If you're ready to make a difference in a lively culinary setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Gratuities

Duty meals

Extended health benefits after 90 days

25% food & beverage discount

Access to local business discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a kitchen environment is required.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Execute food orders with high-quality preparation and presentation.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards at all times.
• Motivate fellow staff and ensure a positive work environment.

Skills

English Communication Skills

Food Safety

Hygiene Standards

Team Collaboration

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

WHMIS Certification

Food Safe Certification

Job description

Lonely Mouth is looking for experienced Line Cooks to fill out their team on a part-time or full-time permanent contract. The Line Cook is responsible for several functions including, but not limited to, producing the highest quality dishes, working efficiently, and mastering cleanliness in their environment. If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment, are flexible, and are looking to learn and thrive, this is the job for you.

WHO WE ARE

When you’re not hungry, but you eat because your mouth is lonely. Lonely Mouth is a lively take on Japanese favourites. Relish their house-made udon noodles, fresh tempura, and handrolls and pair dishes with carefully curated sake.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive hourly wage
• Gratuities
• Duty meals
• Extended health benefits after 90 days for employees working 28+ hours per week
• 25% Company-wide food & beverage discount & access to frequent local business discounts / specials

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Accurately execute food orders, ensuring consistent and high-caliber food preparation and presentation, while following the restaurant’s standards, as directed by the Head Chef.
• Ensure the highest level of hygiene and food safety is adhered to by all personnel in the preparation and handling of food items.
• Ensure that the venue is always maintained at the highest level of cleanliness.
• Consistently conduct yourself in a professional and positive manner
• Ensure all food products are stored in appropriate containers, labeled, and rotated, to minimize waste, maximize quality, and ensure freshness.
• Aid in meeting and exceeding department objectives.
• Motivate fellow staff and encourage high self-esteem and efficiency in the workplace.
• Respond in a positive, budget-conscious, and timely manner to all internal and external guest requests and complaints, while meeting the restaurant’s standards to exceed the guest’s expectations.
• Accurately follow all reporting procedures for accidents and incidents in the workplace.
• Adhere to all policies and guidelines, checklists, prep sheets, and par sheets, as assigned.
• Expedite on floor or in the kitchen as business demands.
• Perform other related ad-hoc duties as required.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• 1-2 years' experience is required.
• Experience working more than one station at a time is considered an asset.
• Strong English communication skills with ability to establish and develop relationships with team members, partners, and leaders.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressful situations.
• WHMIS Certification is required but can be obtained once hired.
• Food Safe Certification is required but can be obtained within 30 days of being hired.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time.