KIIN by Chef Nuit

Job Description: LINE COOK

Reports to: Head Chef and General Manager

Pay Type: Hourly $19-$21 (plus tips) depending on experience

Schedule: Full time. Approx. 4-5 days/week (between Wednesday and Sunday) with the flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays.

Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soup and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Overview of Responsibilities

- Provide oversight to the cleaning program as written.
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
- Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
- Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables shelves, wok burners, counters and fridge.




- Prepares items for sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
- Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Closes the kitchen and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Head Chef.

Skills Required

- Positive attitude.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
- At least 6 months’ experience in a similar capacity.
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
- Understanding all key business standards related to food, service and cleanliness.
- Communicating with the Head Chef of basic repairs and upkeep to the facility, including the equipment (necessary in order to minimize expenses and maximize productivity with as little downtime as possible)
- A thorough knowledge of our recipes and food preparation procedures in order to effectively manage the standards with kitchen team members.
- Develop a mutual respect among team members to insure success and excellence
- Certified Food Handler’s Certificate.

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 44.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Line Cook (Toronto)
🏢 Kiin Restaurant Toronto
📍 Toronto