Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable, motivated, and skilled Line Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate is passionate about food preparation, maintains high standards of food quality and safety, and works efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items, maintaining a clean and organized workstation, and ensuring that every dish meets our restaurant’s standards for quality, taste, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

- Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
- Set up and organize the assigned kitchen station before service.
- Ensure all ingredients are properly prepared, stored, labeled, and readily available.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations at all times.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation, including equipment and cooking utensils.
- Monitor food quality, freshness, and consistency throughout service.
- Follow proper food handling, storage, cooling, and temperature-control procedures.
- Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food preparation.
- Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and management during busy service periods.
- Assist with inventory checks, stock rotation, and reporting low supplies.
- Minimize food waste by following portion-control guidelines and proper storage procedures.
- Assist with receiving deliveries and checking the quality of ingredients.
- Follow opening, closing, and cleaning procedures.
- Support other kitchen duties as required to ensure smooth restaurant operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

- Previous experience as a line cook, prep cook, or in a similar kitchen role is an asset.




- Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment.
- Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.
- Ability to work efficiently in a quick-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong time-management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and portion-control standards.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow kitchen safety procedures.
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and adapt to changing kitchen needs.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift kitchen supplies as needed.

Personal Qualities We Value

- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Dependability and punctuality.
- Team-oriented mindset.
- Professionalism and respect for coworkers.
- Initiative and the ability to work independently.
- Passion for cooking and delivering an excellent guest experience.

What We Offer

- Competitive wages based on experience.
- A supportive and collaborative kitchen environment.
- Opportunities to develop culinary skills and grow professionally.
- Flexible scheduling where available.
- Opportunities for advancement within the restaurant.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate, hardworking, and dedicated individual who takes pride in their craft and enjoys working in a positive, team-oriented environment. If you have a love for cooking and a commitment to quality, we encourage you to apply and become part of our restaurant family. Pay: From $17.60 per hour

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Restaurant line cook (Nepean)
🏢 The Works Barrhaven
📍 Nepean