Line Cook / Prep Cook – New Restaurant & Café Opening

Location: Downtown Vancouver, BC
Position: Full-Time | Flexible Availability Required

About the Opportunity

We are looking for reliable, motivated, and hardworking Line Cooks and Prep Cooks to join our kitchen team for an exciting new restaurant and café opening in downtown Vancouver.

We are seeking team members who are passionate about food, take pride in quality and presentation, and enjoy working in a rapid-paced, team-oriented kitchen.

The ideal candidates will help maintain high standards of food preparation, cleanliness, consistency, and kitchen efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Cooking

- Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Complete daily food preparation, including washing, chopping, portioning, marinating, and organizing ingredients.
- Set up and maintain assigned cooking stations for efficient service.
- Ensure all dishes meet our standards for quality, taste, freshness, and consistency.
- Follow standardized recipes, portion sizes, and preparation procedures.
- Assist with breakfast, brunch, lunch, and other menu production as required.
- Support the kitchen team during busy service periods.

Food Safety & Cleanliness

- Follow all Vancouver Coastal Health requirements and applicable food safety regulations.
- Maintain proper food storage, labeling, temperature controls, and stock rotation.
- Keep workstations, equipment, refrigerators, and storage areas clean and organized.
- Follow daily cleaning schedules and sanitation procedures.
- Practice proper food handling, hygiene, and allergen management.




- Ensure the kitchen remains clean and inspection-ready at all times.

Inventory & Kitchen Organization

- Assist with receiving deliveries, checking product quality, and organizing inventory.
- Monitor ingredient levels and communicate shortages to supervisors.
- Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory procedures.
- Minimize food waste through proper preparation, storage, and portion control.
- Maintain organized prep stations, refrigerators, and storage areas.
- Assist with daily opening and closing kitchen duties.

Teamwork & Quality Control

- Work closely with the Sous Chef, Head Chef, and other kitchen team members.
- Communicate effectively during preparation and service.
- Follow instructions while taking initiative when needed.
- Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and preparation.
- Contribute ideas for improving kitchen efficiency and workflow.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Previous experience in a restaurant, café, commercial kitchen, or similar food service environment preferred.
- Basic knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen equipment.
- Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude, reliability,



and willingness to learn.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding kitchen tasks.
- FOODSAFE Level 1 certification or willingness to obtain it before starting.

Availability – Important Requirement

Full availability and flexibility are required.

- Must be available to work early mornings, weekends, evenings, and holidays based on operational needs.
- Must be able to arrive at our downtown Vancouver location as early as 5:00 AM when scheduled.
- Must have reliable transportation or a dependable commuting arrangement for early shifts.
- Must be punctual, dependable, and committed to scheduled shifts.

What We're Looking For

We value team members who are hardworking, organized, dependable, and passionate about delivering great food.

Whether you are an experienced Line Cook or a Prep Cook looking to develop your culinary skills, this is an opportunity to join a growing hospitality business and contribute to a new restaurant and café concept.

We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities to learn new skills, and potential for career advancement.

Pay: $18.25-$22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week

Application question(s):

- please choose if you are looking for Full time or Part time job?
- Specify your availability; limitations may reduce the chance of acceptance. (No answer will result on application being declined by defult.

Experience:

- working in commercial kitchen or restaurant: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safety Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

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