About Us

Amato Trattoria serves traditional Italian food inspired by Southern Italy, alongside creative dishes prepared in a scratch kitchen. We value quality ingredients, consistency, teamwork, and excellent guest experiences.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie (CDP) to lead assigned kitchen stations Reporting to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, you will help maintain food quality, guide junior cooks, and ensure smooth, efficient service in a fast-paced kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage assigned stations during service.

Prepare dishes to established recipes and presentation standards.

Execute pasta and sauté orders efficiently during busy service.

Organize mise en place, station setup, and restocking.

Guide and support junior cooks to maintain kitchen standards.

Assist with buffet preparation, catering, and high-volume production.

Maintain food quality, timing, portion control, and consistency.

Follow food-safety procedures and maintain a clean workstation.

Monitor stock, rotate ingredients, and minimize food waste.

Communicate effectively with the kitchen leadership team.

Qualifications

Previous kitchen leadership experience required.

3–5 years of line cook experience, with previous kitchen leadership experience required.

Experience with grill, sauté, entrée, or pasta stations.

Strong knife skills and solid culinary fundamentals.

Ability to lead by example,



support junior team members, and maintain high standards during busy service.

Buffet, catering, volume cooking kitchen experience is an asset.

Strong organizational skills, including refrigerator management, inventory control, and stock rotation.

Effective communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.

Valid Food Safe, Safe Check, Food Handler certification, or equivalent.

Schedule Requirements

Full time evening shifts, generally starting between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM and finishing between 11:00 PM and midnight.

Open availability is preferred to support operational needs.

Discounted or free food

Flexible scheduling based on operational needs

In office parking

Employee store discount

How to Apply

Please visit our website and review the Amato Trattoria menu before applying to learn more about our food and approach to Italian cooking.

Applicants whose experience and qualifications best match the position will be contacted for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Question: Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person – Chilliwack, BC

Pay: $21.00-$24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef de Partie (CDP) (Chilliwack)
🏢 Amato Trattoria
📍 Chilliwack