Senior Line Cook & Kitchen Mentor

Epik Collection; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Epik Collection in Montreal, QC is seeking a Senior Line Cook to lead a busy station, perfect a high‑standard mise en place, and mentor junior cooks under the Sous-Chef. You will execute refined, seasonal dishes with precision, contribute to kitchen systems, and uphold safety, sanitation, and FIFO practices while maintaining a calm, efficient work environment.

Candidates should have 3+ years line cook experience, strong knife skills, and be eligible to work in Canada; bilingual skills are an

Qualifications

• 3+ years of line cook experience in a fast-paced, quality-driven kitchen; fine dining or upscale casual experience preferred
• Strong knife skills and a solid understanding of classical cooking techniques and culinary fundamentals
• Food safety certification, or willingness to obtain it
• Knowledge and application of health and safety, hygiene, sanitation, and food safety principles
• Good physical condition (able to lift 40+ lbs boxes and bins)
• French and English language skills are an asset
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Mise en place (MEP): arrive early, review sheets, manage mise en place with par levels, maintain station cleanliness and readiness for service
• During Service: execute dishes to exacting standards, run different kitchen stations when needed, communicate clearly, stay composed under pressure
• Breakdown & Closing: fully clean and sanitize station, wrap and label mise en place, participate in nightly kitchen cleanup and inventory logs
• Leadership, Mentorship & Training: mentor less experienced cooks, onboard new staff, reinforce knife skills and plating consistency
• Review next day's mise en place with Sous Chef before clocking out

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Mentoring

Food safety cert

Hygiene & safety

Physical strength

French & English

Work authorization Canada

Evenings/weekends

Job description

Epik Collection in Montreal, QC is seeking a Senior Line Cook to lead a busy station, perfect a high‑standard mise en place, and mentor junior cooks under the Sous-Chef. You will execute refined, seasonal dishes with precision, contribute to kitchen systems, and uphold safety, sanitation, and FIFO practices while maintaining a calm, efficient work environment.

Candidates should have 3+ years line cook experience, strong knife skills, and be eligible to work in Canada; bilingual skills are an