Overview

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Senior Line Cook, where your passion for food and expertise in kitchen operations will shine! In this energetic role, you will lead food preparation and cooking processes, ensuring every dish meets our high standards of quality and presentation. Your experience in food handling, safety, and restaurant service will drive the success of our bustling kitchen. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while contributing to a vibrant dining environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Duties

- Prepare and cook menu items with precision, consistency, and creativity, adhering to established recipes and standards
- Oversee daily food production, ensuring timely meal assembly during busy service hours
- Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation in accordance with health regulations
- Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff to foster skill development and teamwork
- Monitor inventory levels, assist with stock rotation, and communicate supply needs to management
- Ensure all food handling procedures are followed meticulously to guarantee quality and safety
- Support serving staff by providing timely, well-prepared dishes for service

Requirements





- Proven experience in food preparation, cooking, and food service within a restaurant or food industry setting
- Strong knowledge of kitchen safety protocols, food handling practices, and sanitation standards
- Excellent skills in meal preparation, plating, and presentation
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Prior experience with serving customers directly or supporting front-of-house operations is a plus
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with a proactive approach to kitchen management
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Embark on this exciting culinary journey with us! We’re committed to fostering a lively work environment where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and every day brings recent opportunities to excel.

Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount

Experience:

- Cooking: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Location:

- Stratford, ON N5A 2L2 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Line Cook (Stratford)
🏢 The Common
📍 Stratford