Line Cooks - Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Beach Cafe; Qualicum Beach; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Push Operations in the Nanaimo region is seeking a Line Cook who will assist in menu prep, cook dishes, and ensure food quality meets our restaurant standards for service.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean stations, plating to spec, following health code practices, and supporting closing duties. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of high-volume kitchen experience, strong organization, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of high-volume kitchen experience is preferred.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Capable of collaborating with team and leading by example.

Responsibilities

• The individual is responsible for food preparation, food service and cleaning procedures for the section assigned to them.
• The individual is responsible for maintenance and cleaning respective sections
• The individual maintains the high standards of food presentation and quality
• The individual assures that all the food items prepared and served according to health code standards and practices
• The individual assists in training coworkers to restaurant standards.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Organization skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

• The individuals major tasks are to assist in preparation of menu items, to cook dishes and to ensure that the food quality is acceptable to the restaurant’s standard for services.
• The individual is to focus on plating standards and work efficiently, maintaining a clean work station
• The Line cook reports to the 1st Cook, Chef De Partie, Sous chefs and Chef de Cuisine subordinate personnel

What You’ll do:

• The individual is responsible for food preparation, food service and cleaning procedures for the section assigned to them.
• The individual is responsible for maintenance and cleaning respective sections
• The individual maintains the high standards of food presentation and quality
• The individual assures that all the food items prepared and served according to health code standards and practices
• The individual assists in training coworkers to restaurant standards.
• The individual is aware of all safety and emergency procedures
• Assist with food preparation if possible.
• Work service to restaurant standards
• Keep the line and work area clean, tidy and organised.
• Assist in the closing of the Kitchen and all cleaning duties required.
• Assist the dishwasher if needed.
• Communicate with the manager on duty regarding par levels and prep regarding station.
• Other duties as assigned

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses a warm and welcoming personality, is friendly and outgoing, demonstrating a positive attitude and energy at all times
• 1+ year of high-volume kitchen experience an asset
• Strong organization skills, able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Set an example for a respectful, collaborative team while demonstrating appropriate working behaviors