Line Cook

**Title**:Line Cook

**Reports to**:Director of Food Operations

**Department**:Habitat Pub

**Status**:Part-time

**Work Hours**:Monday - Friday

**Compensation**:$23.00 - $27.40/hr + tips

The salary range represents the minimum and maximum salary for the position. Employees are usually hired between the minimum and mid-point of the salary range.

**Application Closing Date: August 15, 2025 4:00 PM**

**About Us**:
The Student Association at BCIT is a leading non-profit student-led organization committed to enhancing student life through advocacy and providing student-centered, responsive and pro-active services. Considered one of the leading student associations in the province, we live our mission and are student-focused in all that we do. Students lead our organization and govern the affairs of the BCITSA. Our Board of Directors is composed of 12 elected Student Executives and Student Councilors from each of the different Schools at BCIT.

BCITSA is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture that supports and promotes equity, respect, and accountability among employees and BCIT students. We strive to cultivate a community that recognizes equity and diversity as fundamental to achieving inclusive excellence in all our programs and services. The following values encompass how BCITSA upholds our vision and mission, and guide how we provide our services:

- We recognize the talent and unique perspectives, including seen and unseen qualities, our employees bring to our culture.
- We expect our workplace culture to be one that is inclusive, respectful, fair, and safe for the diverse people within our organization to be their most authentic selves.
- We advocate for flexibility, adaptability, and creative solutions to best meet the needs of our employees.
- We foster a workplace where clear communication, transparency, and accountability are prioritized.

**Why Work With Us**:

- Free coffee and tea, and discounts at BCITSA food and retail locations
- Flexible, fun team environment
- Everyone works towards enhancing student life

**The Opportunity**

Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking quality food items efficiently for the daily pub operations, and other events as needed. You work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment to contribute to overall customer service and satisfaction. You ensure that all product is stored and prepared at the correct temperatures, is labelled, dated and rotated, and stored according to type. You clean all work areas, equipment and dishes, and dispose of garbage and recycling. You also support the kitchen and take down catering events as needed.

**What You Will Do**:
**FOOD PREPARATION**:

- Prepare and present high-quality catering and pub food efficiently to contribute to overall customer service and satisfaction
- Slice vegetables, meats and bread products, and portion them appropriately
- Prepare proteins including fish, chicken and beef
- Precook necessary ingredients as well as pre-assemble dishes and ingredients with appropriate portions
- Restock line items and prepped food as needed
- Store and prepare all product at the correct temperatures
- Communicate with team to ensure chits are understood and presentation is coordinated
- Make soup daily following recipes

**OPERATIONAL DUTIES**:

- Understand and follow all policies and procedures
- Ensure pub is a safe environment for all users
- Set up and take down the line
- Clean all work areas, equipment and dishes
- Maintain deep-fryer cleanliness and oil quality
- Label, date and rotate all product, and store according to type
- Provide support for the dishwasher during slower times
- Document any product waste
- Take down catering events as needed
- Empty garbage’s and take bags out to dumpster; break down cardboard and take to recycling bin

**OTHER RELATED DUTIES**:

- Support Student Executives and staff members for their respective initiatives
- Assist in training employees
- Assist other staff with duties, especially when busy
- Other related duties as required
- Working as a team player and keep a consistent food regardless of shift time
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions as required

**About You**:
With an open, engaging attitude and willingness to learn, you are someone who promotes teamwork, hard work, and accountability in line with our culture and objectives. You are positive, innovative and resourceful with your abilities to preform job duties, or other tasks you are given.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
- FoodSafe Level 1
- Diploma in a related field
- Experience cooking in a high-volume kitchen
- One to two years of experience in a similar position

**Knowledge & Abilities**:

- Ability to work under pressure
- Knife skills
- Passion for cooking and food preparation

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Attention to Detail & Accuracy
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 11kg (25lbs), bend, crouch, climb, and stand for long periods

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