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Kitchen Line Cook

Kingston, ON
CA$20/hour
Mid Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Dental care
Discounted or free food
Extended health care

About the role

Job Type: Full time

Reports To: Head Chef/Supervisors

Location: Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario

Salary/Wage: $20/Hr.

Application Deadline: June 16th, 2025

Start Date: Immediately

Queen’s Pub Restaurant & Bar Mission Statement:

At the Queens Pub- Restaurant and Bar, our mission is twofold: to serve delicious food and drinks in a vibrant atmosphere while providing valuable employment opportunities for our campus and community. We strive to create a welcoming, all-inclusive and safe space where Students and Queen’s Community can unwind, socialize, and enjoy themselves responsibly. Queen’s Students, who at the heart of all decisions, drive our commitment to fostering a supportive environment extends beyond our menu, aiming to empower students through meaningful work experiences and a sense of community while striving for financial and environmental sustainability.

Job Summary:

The Line Cook/Prep assists with meal preparation and cooking, following recipes and quality standards. They prepare ingredients, cook dishes to order, and ensure kitchen cleanliness.

  • Act in accordance with the mission of Queen’s Pub.
  • Inspect, clean, and maintain food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment to ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature.
  • Monitor food freshness and quality by checking for freshness and rotating stock.
  • Adhere consistently to portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure high quality of products served.
  • Maintain adequate levels of food products at line stations to support smooth service periods.
  • Handle, store, and rotate all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies.
  • Season and cook food according to recipes.
  • Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
  • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes.
  • Portion, arrange, and garnish food according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
  • Maintain proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
  • Prepare fruits and vegetables by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding.
  • Carve and trim meats for hot or cold service or sandwiches.
  • Assist with food prep during off-peak periods as needed.
  • Substitute or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
  • Close the kitchen following the closing checklist and assist with kitchen closing tasks.

Supplemental

  • Under Kitchen procedures, maintain records and accounts related to kitchen operations.
  • Estimate food consumption, requisition supplies, or procure food from storage.
  • Butcher and dress animals, chicken, or shellfish, or cut and bone meat prior to cooking.
  • Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries

Tools & Technology

  • Commercial kitchen equipment: blenders, grinders, slicers, broilers, convection ovens, deep fryers, griddles, grills, ranges, rotisseries, steamers, cutting machinery
  • Domestic knives: boning knives, chef's knives, paring knives
  • Food safety labeling

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in food preparation and cooking within a restaurant environment
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and handling practices
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen setting
  • Familiarity with meal preparation techniques and kitchen equipment
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Previous experience in food service is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Additional pay:

  • Tips

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Discounted or free food
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

  • Are you Legally able to work in Canada

Education:

  • Secondary School (required)

Experience:

  • Cooking: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-16
Expected start date: 2025-06-17

About Alma Mater Society of Queen's University

Non-profit Organizations
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Representing over 18,000 Queen's students, the Alma Mater Society is the oldest student government in Canada.

Mission: "To serve and represent the diversity of students at Queen's University"​

The AMS oversees the day-to-day operations of 18 student-run services, 500+ student staff, 1000+ student volunteers, a number of student government committees aimed at promoting student interests, and over 300 clubs.