Line Cook
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Role Description The Line Cook is a full-time, on-site role located in Vancouver, BC. This position is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines, ensuring dishes are delivered on time and to quality standards. Day-to-day tasks include setting up and stocking stations, performing prep work, cooking and plating orders, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area. The Line Cook collaborates with the kitchen team to support smooth service, follows food safety and sanitation procedures, and assists with inventory, storage, and basic kitchen equipment care. The role may also involve supporting special events, adapting to menu changes, and communicating proactively with the Head Chef and other team members.
Qualifications
- Experience working as a line cook or in a similar kitchen role, preferably in a full-service restaurant environment.
- Strong understanding of basic cooking techniques, knife skills, food preparation, and portion control.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and safe handling practices in accordance with local regulations.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting, manage multiple tickets, and maintain attention to detail under pressure.
- Effective teamwork and communication skills, with a positive and respectful approach to coworkers and guests.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks safely.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations.
- Food Safe or equivalent food handling certification; culinary training or apprenticeship is an asset but not required.
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Responsibilities
Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes and presentation standards while keeping service timely and consistent. Set up and stock stations, maintain a clean and safe kitchen, and support the team with inventory, storage, equipment care, and special events.
Requirements
Experience in a line cook or similar kitchen role is preferred, along with basic cooking techniques, knife skills, food preparation, and portion control. Candidates need food safety knowledge, the ability to work efficiently under pressure, effective teamwork and communication skills, physical stamina, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; Food Safe certification is required, while culinary training is an asset.
Skills
- Cooking Techniques
- Knife Skills
- Food Preparation
- Portion Control
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Food Handling
- Time Management
- Attention To Detail
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Equipment Care
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Line Cook
- Full-Service Restaurant
- Menu Preparation
- Standardized Recipes
- Cooking
- Plating
- Station Setup
- Stocking
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Portion Control
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Safe Certification
- Inventory
- Food Storage
- Kitchen Equipment
- Special Events
- Fast-Paced Kitchen