Full-Time Line Cook

Job summary

The line cook is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to established recipes and quality standards. They must also maintain a clean, organized workstation and collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure efficient service.

Job details

Great Food Starts with a Great Team—Join Cypress Restaurant as a Full-Time Line Cook! At Cypress Restaurant, great meals start with a great kitchen team. We’re passionate about serving beautifully presented food and creating memorable experiences for every guest. We’re looking for dependable Full-Time Line Cooks to join us in Port Alberni, BC. Opportunities are available for both day and evening shifts. If you enjoy the energy of a busy kitchen, take pride in the food you prepare, and want to work alongside a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. WHAT YOU’LL DO: * Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, presentation guidelines, and quality standards. * Keep service running smoothly by preparing accurate, consistently presented dishes in a timely manner. * Help bring daily menu items and specials to life. * Support other kitchen stations with food preparation as needed. * Plate dishes with care, ensuring each order looks appetizing and meets our standards. * Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation. * Monitor ingredients and supplies and communicate restocking needs. * Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety procedures. * Work closely with kitchen and service staff to create an excellent experience for every guest. * Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chef or Management team. WHAT YOU’LL BRING: * FoodSafe certification. * A positive attitude and a genuine interest in preparing great food. * Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic. * The ability to remain organized and focused during busy service periods. * Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work. * The ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team. * Availability to work full-time day or evening/night shifts. * The ability to safely lift and carry at least 30 lbs. * The ability to safely use cleaning products and chemicals. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: * $19-$24 per hour. * Company-paid health and dental benefits. * Full-time employment. * Day and evening shift opportunities. * Hands-on experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment. * Opportunities to strengthen your culinary skills. * Rewarding work creating meals and experiences our guests can enjoy. Ready to bring your energy and skills to the kitchen? Apply today and join the Cypress Restaurant team! We support diversity, equity, and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

What you’ll do

The line cook is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to established recipes and quality standards. They must also maintain a clean, organized workstation and collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure efficient service.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a FoodSafe certification and demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lift at least 30 lbs.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience • Skill development

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Plating
• Kitchen sanitation
• Food safety
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Communication
• Positivity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Management
• Cleaning Products
• Disabilities
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Life Support
• Sanitation
• Punctuality
• Recipes
• Restaurant Operation
• Reliability
• Workplace Safety
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

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