Job Description

Overview

As an Employee of The Balcony Cucina Restaurant and Bar, your role is greater than just preparing great tasting food for our guests.

The Line Cook is responsible for the execution of all food menu items in an accurate and efficient manner. In order for the kitchen to run smoothly, this role requires the individual to be organized and detail-oriented. The Line Cook plays a key role in ensuring that the business consistently delivers high-quality food products by maintaining a clean food-safe environment while working cohesively with the rest of the culinary team to support the successful execution of the menu from preparation to plate presentation.

Line Cook Key Roles

Be enthusiastic, energetic and demonstrate a genuine positive demeanor throughout the shift while working collaboratively with the culinary team Ensure every guest receives The Balcony Cucina Restaurant and Bar food experience and leaves eager to return Recipe adherence and menu production management Inventory management conducted through the accurate handling of all ingredients Operation systems adherence for execution, organization, and cleanliness

Competencies

Cooking Skills: exceptional level of cooking prowess which ensures that any part of menu production or culinary operation can be successfully supported Organization: can effectively move between tasks and prioritize appropriately between execution, operational tasks, and cleanliness Time Management: effectively manages time to achieve business goals while satisfying the guest service needs. Communication: provides regular and relevant information on product quality and availability to management and culinary team Reliable: able to earn trust and take on tasks as assigned and required by Chef

Detailed Responsibilities

Attends daily shift briefing with culinary team to receive updates on product, inventory, projected shift sales and upcoming events and promotions Manages food quality, portion control and plating with 100% recipe adherence Liaison with supplier delivery employee to ensure accuracy of delivery and invoice while ensuring product quality meets standards Monitors kitchen cleanliness and leads by example Ensures BOH is compliant with all safe food handling, health & safety and WHMIS requirements Practice safe food handling and overall kitchen safety Complete understanding of F.I.F.O. and product yield Support standards of cleanliness, timing, uniform, grooming, organization, production, food quality, and consistency through completion of operational checklists Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with health and safety regulations Inventory all products that may need to be stocked, pulled, and/or prepped - keep management informed of food quantities and quality in prep, on the line, and in holding Communicate effectively between alternate shifts (am and pm) and ensure station is stocked and ready for service for current and incoming shift Ensure proper rotation, labelling, and dating of all products Ensure all products are prepared, held, and served at correct temperatures and correct visual appearance Accurately complete all orders with uncompromising quality and consistency as per restaurant and Chef's specifications Complete all food production and prep sheets; monitoring daily prep production May be assigned to work multiple stations throughout the shift
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 35 per week

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Discounted or free food Flexible schedule On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

English not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Morning shift Weekends as needed
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-05