Are you hardworking, fun and passionate about hospitality? Tap and Barrel Shipyards is hiring Line Cooks for our busiest season! We are centrally located in the Lonsdale neighborhood, only a 5-minute walk from the SeaBus. We are looking to hire a hard-working and experienced lead line cook to supervise all food preparation activities and ensure that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained. The lead line cook’s responsibilities include assisting the head cook in preparing entrées, advising our line cooks on suitable portion sizes, and ensuring that food items are stored at the correct temperatures. You should also be able to train line cooks and attend all mandatory meetings.
To be successful as a lead line cook, you should be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food. Ultimately, an exceptional lead line cook should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Lead Line Cook Responsibilities:
- Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats.
- Preparing soups, salads, and sauces as instructed by the head cook.
- Plating and garnishing meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the head cook.
- Supervising the work of line cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift.
- Adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.
- Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets restaurant standards.
Lead Line Cook Requirements:
- Proven cooking experience.
- Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- The ability to stand for extended periods.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Seasonal
Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
- Work Visa or Valid Canadian SIN (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Day Shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
