Part Time BOH - Line Cook

Cowbell Brewing Co.; Blyth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role involves preparing and presenting high-quality dishes while adhering to strict food safety standards. The ideal candidate will be passionate about cooking, possess strong culinary skills, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a talented Chef and contribute to a dynamic team, ensuring exceptional dining experiences for guests. If you are ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be willing to be trained for Safe Food Handling and Smart Serve certifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and perform essential kitchen functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to specifications for a la carte service.
• Maintain food service standards and ensure freshness and quality of menu items.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Smart Serve Certification

Tools

Knives

Ovens

Slicers

Grill

Food Processors

Job description

Under the supervision of the Chef, the duties and responsibilities of the Cook include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Prepares food to specifications before and during operational hours
2. Maintains food service standards as directed by the Chef including portion sizes, quality standards, departmental rules, and policies
3. Cooks and presents food to proper specifications for a la carte restaurant service
4. Will be required to use and train employees on use of culinary equipment including:
1. Knives, ovens, slicers, warmers, steamers, grill, blenders, food processors
5. Ensures food and other kitchen products are maintained and correctly stored according to health and safety standards
6. Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items
7. Keeps workstations sanitized, sufficiently stocked, clean, and organized
8. Performs opening duties, closing duties, prep work and other duties as required under direction of the executive chef
9. Will be required to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
10. Other duties as required

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Must be able to perform essential kitchen functions and responsibilities satisfactorily
2. Must hold (or be willing to be trained for) Safe food handling certificate and Smart Serve
3. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language orally, electronically, and in normal day-to-day business functions
4. Ability to read, write, and complete procedures

Working Conditions:

1. Cooking in a busy restaurant can be physically demanding. The position can at times require long hours standing, repetitive motions, cooking, chopping, etc. Hot and cold environments, lifting of items up to 50 lbs.
2. The work environment is characteristic of many kitchens that can include smoke and heat from the cooking process, airborne particles of potential allergens such as spices, wheat flour, nuts, and seeds. The kitchen can at times be loud. You will be required to work in close proximity to other culinary staff.
3. Required to spend long hours concentrating which will require attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.