Line Cook

Fish & Duck Sproat Lake Resort, This well-established Pub lies on the shoreline of the Award winning Sproat Lake at the heart of Vancouver Island. This 50-year establishment has come under new ownership and has undergone a complete renovation in 2020, including a new kitchen. Our flare pub-style food keeps people coming back!

Line Cook Role Summary

Reporting to the leadership team, this position is responsible for playing a large part in the actual production of each meal. This role assists the Cook in all areas of the kitchen, including food production, standards, and kitchen sanitation.

Accountabilities

• Organize and prepare
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to the recipe to prepare salads, gravies, sauces, and entrees
• Prepares meat, fish, vegetables, and other foods for roasting, broiling, grilling, braising, sautéing, and steaming
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Follows proper plating presentation and garnish setup for all dishes
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning, and marinating
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment
• Assists with cutting, precooking, and marinating during off-peak periods as needed
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
• Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
• Serve menu items compliant with established standards
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare the menu for service
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Culinary education and training
• Certifications as required to comply with local Health codes
• 1-2 years of culinary experience in food service or hospitality industry

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in hot, humid, cold environments
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Required to move, lift, carry, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire shift
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, and pulling
• Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces
• Move up and down a ladder
• Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Alberni, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)