Line Cook - Temporary Part-Time (Work Study)

Job summary

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality food items according to recipes while maintaining station cleanliness and food safety standards. The role also involves floating between various hospitality venues to support kitchen operations and staffing needs.

Job details

Temporary Part-Time Line Cook Contract - October 2026 - April 2027 Up to 25 hours per week Reports To - Hospitality Supervisor Summary The Line Cook prepares and cooks high-quality food items according to established recipes and standards. This role works primarily at the Outback Shack restaurant, but may also support other Hospitality venues as needed, such as the Oasis restaurant. The Line Cook is responsible for station setup, maintaining cleanliness, following food safety protocols, and working as part of a fast-paced, customer-focused team. In addition, this position may float to various areas of the Hospitality department to assist with any staffing needs as necessary. Job Duties * Set up and stock workstation efficiently to meet operational demands. * Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and presentation guidelines. * Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area in accordance with food safety standards. * Monitor food quality and minimize waste using approved preparation methods. * Support kitchen operations, including dishwashing and garbage removal as needed. * Assist with receiving and properly storing food deliveries. * Float between locations and support other Hospitality operations based on staffing needs. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements * High school diploma or GED required. * Fanshawe College Work Study eligibility preferred. * Valid Safe Food Handler Certificate. * Prior line cook experience 1 year * Ability to adapt to fluctuating service volumes and work under pressure. * Willingness to be cross‑trained across all hospitality stations. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Knowledge of safe food‑handling, hygiene, and sanitation practices. * Ability to handle customer concerns professionally and respectfully. * Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, email). * Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional appearance.

What you’ll do

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality food items according to recipes while maintaining station cleanliness and food safety standards. The role also involves floating between various hospitality venues to support kitchen operations and staffing needs.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Safe Food Handler Certificate. At least one year of prior line cook experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• hygiène · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Station setup
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Hygiene
• Customer service
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Waste reduction
• Kitchen operations
• Computer literacy
• MS Word
• Excel
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Positivity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Microsoft Word
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Computer Literacy
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Operations
• Recipes
• Restaurant Operation

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Work Study Student
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Fast Food

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