Job Description

About Us:

Carlino is a Michelin-inspired Northern Italian kitchen operating at the highest level inside one of Vancouver's premier luxury hotels. We are obsessed with technique, tradition, and ingredients -- from handmade regional pastas to whole-animal butchery, wild game, and pristine West Coast seafood. Our team works with purpose, intensity, and pride. We're looking for a 1st Cook who thrives on the hot line, loves old-world craft, and wants to be part of a kitchen where excellence isn't a slogan -- it's the daily standard.

About the Role:

As a 1st Cook on our day team, you'll be at the heart of production and service, cooking over fire, perfecting pan work, and executing refined Northern Italian dishes with precision. This is not a training position -- it's a role for a skilled, self-motivated, trustworthy cook who understands traditional pasta making, respects the craft, and wants to work beside chefs who push to a higher level every day. You'll contribute to a menu built on regional Friulian flavours, game meats, handmade pasta, and seafood cooked with discipline and finesse.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute hot line dishes with accuracy, speed, and consistency Produce traditional house-made pastas, sauces, ragus, soffritti, stocks, and reductions Work confidently with game meats, butchery, and West Coast seafood Maintain an impeccably clean, organized station and adhere to HACCP standards Collaborate with chefs to execute prep, service, and end-of-day systems Bring a high level of independence, responsibility, and follow-through
Requirements:

5+ years of professional kitchen experience with strong hot-line competency Proven skills in traditional pasta making, sauce work, and pan/stove cooking Experience with butchery, game, and seafood prep strongly preferred Food Safe certification required Must have open availability (no scheduling restrictions) Passion for Northern Italian cuisine and working at a Michelin-standard level Self-motivated, detail-driven, dependable, and committed to the craft
What We Offer:

A serious, respectful, and high-performance kitchen culture The chance to cook at a Michelin-recognized level in a modern, well-equipped kitchen Competitive wages based on experience Staff meals, uniforms, and meaningful opportunities for advancement

How to Apply:

If you're an experienced cook who wants to work with purpose, sharpen your craft, and be part of a driven, high-level culinary team, we want to meet you. Apply with your resume and a short note about why this role speaks to you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$25.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care Vision care
Experience:

kitchen: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person