The Greek Kouzina Express – Kamloops, BC

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Hours: Approximately 35–40 hours per week

Starting Wage: $23–$25 per hour, based on experience

Tip-Out: Typically averages an additional $3–$5 per hour

Schedule: Primarily 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., including weekends

About Us The Greek Kouzina Express is a locally owned restaurant in Westsyde serving traditional Greek food based on family recipes and traditions in Kamloops since 1975. In addition to our restaurant, we operate a mobile food truck and provide catering throughout Kamloops and the surrounding area.

We are looking for an experienced and dependable Lead Cook who wants stable, long-term employment and can confidently lead day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining consistent food quality and service standards.

About the Position

This is a hands-on cooking and shift-leadership position. It is not an administrative Kitchen Manager role.

The Lead Cook will work alongside and oversee a small kitchen team of no more than four people. The primary responsibilities are maintaining our food-quality standards, keeping service organized, and ensuring the kitchen is properly stocked and fully prepared.

The owner will continue to manage employee scheduling and final product ordering.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and procedures
- Ensure every order leaving the kitchen meets our standards for quality, portioning and presentation
- Lead and oversee a small kitchen team during preparation and service
- Organize daily preparation and ensure required items are completed before service
- Maintain appropriate stock levels at each kitchen station




- Monitor ingredient levels and communicate shortages before products run out
- Coordinate order timing so meals are prepared accurately and efficiently
- Provide clear direction and support to kitchen employees
- Train team members on recipes, procedures and kitchen expectations
- Identify and correct quality or performance concerns during service
- Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen
- Follow all food-safety and proper food-handling procedures
- Assist with catering and food-truck preparation when required
- Communicate operational concerns promptly to the owner

Qualifications

- Minimum two years of recent line-cooking experience in a busy kitchen
- Previous lead, supervisory or shift-lead experience is preferred
- Strong cooking, preparation and kitchen-organization skills
- Ability to maintain food quality and consistency during busy periods
- Ability to lead service without constant supervision after training
- Dependable attendance and reliable communication
- Strong time-management and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable providing direction and correcting issues professionally
- FoodSafe Level 1 certification or willingness to obtain it
- Reliable transportation to our Westsyde location
- Consistent availability for afternoon, evening and weekend shifts
- Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds





This is not an entry-level position. Applicants must have recent line-cooking experience and be capable of leading a service independently after completing their training.

Compensation and Benefits

- Starting wage of $23–$25 per hour, based on demonstrated experience
- Tip-out typically averaging an additional $3–$5 per hour
- Potential combined average earnings of approximately $26–$30 per hour
- Approximately 35–40 hours per week
- Permanent, year-round employment
- Opportunity to earn up to $26 per hour following a performance review
- Staff meals
- Free on-site parking
- Prospect for long-term growth within a locally owned business

Performance Bonus Following successful completion of the three-month probationary period, the Lead Cook will enter our quarterly performance bonus program.

The first bonus will be assessed after six months of employment based on restaurant sales and kitchen performance during months four through six. Future bonuses will be assessed quarterly and will depend on meeting established sales, food-quality, preparation, stock-control and kitchen-performance targets.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume detailing your recent line-cooking and leadership experience. Applicants selected for an interview should be prepared to provide two recent employment references.

We are looking for someone dependable who takes pride in their work, leads by example and is genuinely interested in becoming a long-term member of our team.

Pay: $23.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Experienced Lead Cook / Senior Line Cook (Kamloops)
🏢 The Greek Kouzina
📍 Kamloops