Line Cook

Our Chef is looking for to add some talented cooks to our already talented crew We're looking for experience and passion. Hard worker and effective communicator. Looking for someone who wants to be a part our great local business. We are a scratch kitchen. If you like to cook and are good at it... our kitchen is where you want to be.

Responsible for all kitchen functions including preparation and maintenance of quality standards, preparation, plate presentation, portion, cost control, and sanitation and cleanliness.
- Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Peddlers Creek BBQ Steakhouse / The Barrel’s Head Gastropub & Wine Bar _(Mission Statement:_ _To provide a one-of-a-kind experience that energizes everyone with an enthusiastic welcome, exceptional service, awesome food & drinks, killer tunes, and an unforgettable time.)_
- Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
- Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Check and maintain proper food holding (I.e. food label and rotation [FIFO]) and refrigeration temperature control points.
- Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, specials, and waste control procedures. (I.e. inventory rotation and depletion).
- Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
- Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
- Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
- Daily spot-check of inventory levels (prevent stock outs & optimize ordering).
- Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
- Oversee the continuous training of kitchen employees on kitchen equipment, utensils, cleanliness, sanitation practices, first-aid, and handling hazardous materials.
- Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of guests.
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff
- Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
- Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and menus in an organized and timely manner.
- Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
- Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
- Be present during the busiest times of the day/week.
- Lead by example.
- Be professional in all interactions with staff and guests. Dress the part.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

**Salary**: $13.75-$16.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required
- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

**Experience**:

- cooking: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location