Line Cook

Middle Beach Lodge is looking for a Line Cook to complete our kitchen team. We feature a Dining Room offering set menu dinners Tuesday through Saturday. Dinners are served in 3 courses, appetizer, entrée & sides, dessert, in one seating. We do not feature a la carte options so this position is perfect for someone with banquet cooking experience looking to develop their skills and leadership in the food & beverage sector.

The ideal candidate has previous kitchen experience, is reliable, has a strong attention to detail and is passionate about creating exceptional food! The line cook will work with others in a team, to ensure that our guests enjoy a unique dining experience.

The line cook will report to the Food and Beverage Manager, Lodge Manager and Assistant Manager.

We are looking for someone to start on OR before October 1st.

What We offer:

- Subsidized on site staff accommodation (10 minute walk to work!)
- Departure Bonus upon successful completion of your contract
- Starting wage of $17.00 per hour, with a raise after successful completion of probationary period
- Pooled gratuities within the F&B; team, paid out monthly (averaging an additional $5/hour)
- Monthly staff lunches
- Complimentary yoga classes
- Annual staff parties and camping trips
- Staff softball team (Games throughout the summer season!)
- Employee of the month awards
- Customer service excellence awards

What You’ll Do:





- Assist the Head Cook with all cooking, prep, cleaning and subsequent staff direction in the kitchen.
- Memorizing recipes, policies, procedures, and standard portion sizes
- Preparing ingredients and components of each recipe on the dining room’s menu
- Maintaining freshness of product and rotating old product out
- Assist with preparing order lists, completing inventories, verifying and putting away deliveries.
- Ensuring all kitchen storage areas (fridge, freezer, pantry etc.) are kept clean and organized at all times.
- Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe workspace at all times to avoid contamination
- Being aware of and following all kitchen health and safety regulations and guidelines

About You:

- Experience working in a kitchen is an asset but not strictly required.
- Food Safety Certification, or ability to receive certification prior to starting
- Customer service orientated and friendly
- Positive “can-do” attitude, a willingness to learn and ability to take direction under pressure

Job Type: Full time Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate

- Tofino, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Line Cook (Tofino)
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