Line Cook - On-Call

Kicking Horse Coffee; Invermere; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Damn good discounts on coffee beans

Dream Fund for community projects

Green Commuting program

Uniforms and footwear allowance

Growth Grant for career development

Job summary

Kicking Horse Café in Invermere, BC is seeking a Line Cook - On-Call to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You’ll prep ingredients, cook high-quality meals, and help keep the kitchen running smoothly behind the scenes. This role is ideal for someone who loves great coffee, fresh food, and teamwork.

Shifts vary 4–8 hours with early starts (as early as 7am). You’ll be our first call for last-minute coverage, bringing energy and pride to every plate.

Qualifications

• A genuine love of food.
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen or similar culinary environment.
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of food safety practices.
• Commitment to a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• The ability to follow recipes and deliver consistent results.
• Pride in creating great food and presenting it well.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Food Safe Level 1 or 2, or willingness to obtain it.
• Culinary or hospitality education is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, high-quality food our guests love.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and food-safe.
• Stay on top of prep and flag inventory needs early.
• Follow recipes and plating standards with consistency.
• Use prep lists and procedures to keep quality high.
• Follow safety and quality program practices.
• Contribute ideas and collaborate with the team to improve how we work.

Skills

Strong knife skills

Food safety practices

Experience in a commercial kitchen

Attention to detail

Following recipes

Team collaboration

Legally eligible to work in Canada

Food Safe Level 1 or 2

Ability to stand for long hours

Education

Culinary or hospitality education

Job description

LINE COOK - On-Call

We are hellbent on doing great work and living a great life while we’re at it. Reliable jobs. Good pay. Damn good coffee. And plenty of daylight left to enjoy it all. That's Kicking Horse Café. From lake days and trail adventures to powder turns and family time, we want you finishing your shift with energy to spare and time to make the most of life in the Columbia Valley.

YOU’LL LIKE IT HERE IF …

You want a stable job that fuels your big-mountain, small-town lifestyle.

What You'll Do

Great food has a way of bringing people together. You'll spend your days prepping ingredients, cooking quality meals, and helping keep the kitchen running smoothly behind the scenes. It's fast-paced and full-on; never a dull moment. You can switch gears quickly, stay organized, and take pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, high-quality food our guests love.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and food-safe.
• Stay on top of prep and flag inventory needs early.
• Follow recipes and plating standards with consistency.
• Use prep lists and procedures to keep quality high.
• Follow safety and quality program practices.
• Contribute ideas and collaborate with the team to keep improving how we work.

What You Bring

• A genuine love of food. Period.
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen or similar culinary environment.
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail.
• A solid understanding of food safety practices.
• A commitment to a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• The ability to follow recipes and deliver consistent results.
• Pride in creating great food and presenting it well.
• Comfortable being on your feet for long periods of time and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Food Safe Level 1 or 2, or willingness to obtain it.
• Culinary or hospitality education is a bonus, not a requirement.

THE DETAILS

• This is an on-site position located in Invermere, BC.
• This is a permanent, on-call role with no guarantee of hours or consistent work. Shift times may vary anywhere from 4 – 8 hours per day, with start times as early as 7am. You’ll be our first phone call when last-minute shifts become available or when we’re planning for busy periods.
• The hourly rate for this role ranges from $23.50 - $26.46 per hour, depending on experience, and is eligible for tips.
• Shifts can start as early as 7 AM and run as late as 4:30 PM.

THE GOOD STUFF

When individuals thrive, communities thrive. And we are here to help that happen with our benefits and programs:

• Damn good discounts on coffee beans and food.
• Our Dream Fund provides financial funding to put towards community projects.
• Our Green Commuting program pays employees up to $3.00 per day for choosing a green commute to work.
• We provide uniforms and an allowance to cover costs for work footwear and pants.
• Our Growth Grant gives employees access to non-repayable funding to pursue career-building learning that supports growth at the Horse or beyond.

WHY THIS PLACE IS DIFFERENT

Our flagship Café is one of a kind. As the home of Canada's #1 selling whole bean coffee, it's where our brand comes to life, one cup, one meal, and one guest experience at a time. More and more people are making the trip to sip kick-ass coffee, enjoy incredible food, and soak up the mountain café atmosphere. That's why we're looking for more awesome humans to join the team.

For 30 years, we've been roasting coffee in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. For over a decade, we've been serving it in a café that's become a destination in its own right. It's remote, a little unconventional, and exactly how we like it.

We don’t cut corners. We don’t do average. And we definitely don’t do half-assed. From how we source our beans to how we treat our people, we’re all in.

What We Value

• Do What’s Right. It’s not always neat and tidy. It means taking care of people, the planet and the business. No posturing, no greenwashing, just grown-up conversations and real accountability.
• Do It All With Love. Love? Buck yeah, Love! It’s our not-so-secret ingredient. We care deeply about the work we do, the people we work with, and the impact we have. That love shows up in every cup.
• Be Remarkable. Every now and then, we crank the dial past ten. We’re not here to play it safe or follow the crowd. We’re here to break patterns, defy expectations, and drop a few jaws along the way. If it’s forgettable, it’s not for us.
• Cut the Bullshit. It’s about systems that work without waste, kindness without drama and root‑cause thinking over quick fixes. When we cut through noise, we make space for what matters: trust, clarity, and meaningful progress.
• Never Half-Ass It. We’re on a mission to annihilate mediocrity. It’s about craftsmanship, care, and commitment. It’s about creating something we’re proud of, every time.

SOUND LIKE YOUR CUPPA? APPLY.

Create your account with our candidate portal (through Get Hired), answer some questions, and submit your resume.

SPIRIT OF LOVE

Love means welcoming everyone to ensure an inclusive place for all. We seek team members from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures.