Experienced Line Cook – Chances Castlegar

Job summary

The line cook is responsible for preparing menu items according to established recipes and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. They must also manage their assigned station, ensuring it remains organized, stocked, and sanitary throughout service.

Job details

EXPERIENCED IN THE KITCHEN? BRING YOUR SKILLS TO CHANCES CASTLEGAR. Chances Castlegar is looking for an experienced Line Cook to join our kitchen team. We're looking for someone who is confident working a busy line, can manage their station independently, and takes pride in preparing consistent, quality food. This is a hands-on position for someone who already understands the pace of a professional kitchen and can step into the role ready to contribute. Previous line cook or commercial kitchen experience is required. We're looking to fill this position as soon as possible. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and quality expectations * Take ownership of your assigned station and ensure it is organized, stocked, and ready for service * Keep up with the pace of service during both regular and high-volume periods * Maintain consistency in food quality, portioning, presentation, and timing * Complete food preparation and ensure ingredients are properly stored, dated, and rotated * Monitor food freshness and communicate inventory or product concerns to the kitchen leadership team * Work closely with the kitchen team to coordinate orders and keep service moving * Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout your shift * Follow FoodSafe, health and safety, WHMIS, and company procedures * Assist with other kitchen duties as required WHAT YOU BRING * Previous line cook or commercial kitchen experience required * Experience in a busy restaurant, pub, gaming, or hospitality kitchen is an asset * Strong understanding of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen safety * Ability to confidently manage a station during busy service * Strong attention to food quality, consistency, and portion control * Dependable, professional, and able to work effectively as part of a team * Good communication and organizational skills * FoodSafe certification is an asset * Ability to remain on your feet and perform the physical requirements of a kitchen position * Must be 19 years of age or older * Must be eligible to obtain a criminal record clearance through the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) WHAT WE OFFER * $23.85/hour starting wage * Full medical and dental benefits after 3 months for eligible full-time employees * RRSP/Pension program available to eligible full-time employees * Employee discounts at B's Eatery * Entertainment discounts * Paid volunteer hours * Employee discounts at Sasquatch Mountain Resort * Employee discounts at Urban Hostel Retreat in Kelowna * Opportunities for growth within Berezan Hospitality Group * A supportive team environment where your experience and contribution are valued ABOUT CHANCES CASTLEGAR Chances Castlegar is part of Berezan Hospitality Group, a family-run BC company operating across gaming, hospitality, liquor retail, accommodations, and recreation. We bring together people from a variety of backgrounds and believe in creating welcoming experiences for our guests while building strong teams behind the scenes. READY TO JOIN US? If you're an experienced Line Cook who knows how to keep a busy kitchen moving and takes pride in the food you serve, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

The line cook is responsible for preparing menu items according to established recipes and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. They must also manage their assigned station, ensuring it remains organized, stocked, and sanitary throughout service.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous line cook or commercial kitchen experience and a strong understanding of cooking techniques and kitchen safety. Applicants must be at least 19 years old and eligible to obtain a criminal record clearance.

Benefits

• Medical benefits • Dental benefits • RRSP/Pension program • Employee discounts at B's Eatery • Entertainment discounts • Paid volunteer hours • Employee discounts at Sasquatch Mountain Resort • Employee discounts at Urban Hostel Retreat

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Line cooking
• Food preparation
• Station management
• Kitchen safety
• Portion control
• Food quality assurance
• Inventory management
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Sanitation
• WHMIS compliance
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Organizational Skills
• Cooking
• Food Preparation
• Leadership
• Kitchen Safety
• Restaurant Operation

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Fast Food