line cook
Full-Time Line Cook ? Smitty?s Restaurant & Lounge, Leduc
*Location:* Smitty?s Restaurant & Lounge ? Leduc, Alberta *Job Type:* Full-Time, Permanent *Starting Wage:* *$18.50 per hour* *Hours:* *Minimum 36 hours per week* *Schedule:* *Days, evenings and weekends* *Prerequisite:* *Valid Food Handler Certification required*
About the Position
Smitty?s Restaurant & Lounge in Leduc is looking for a dependable and experienced *Full-Time Line Cook* to join our kitchen team.
We?re looking for someone who takes pride in the food they prepare, works well in a busy kitchen, and understands that consistency, cleanliness, teamwork and food safety are all important parts of delivering a great guest experience.
Our Line Cooks are responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing and cooking menu items, as well as food preparation, portioning, plating and garnishing according to Smitty?s standards.
What You?ll Be Doing
- Prepare menu items according to Smitty?s recipes, specifications, portion sizes and presentation standards.
- Work and train on multiple kitchen stations, including egg grill, pancake grill, fryer/sauté, meat grill, broiler and sandwich stations.
- Maintain consistent food quality, cooking times and portion sizes.
- Keep your station properly stocked and prepared for busy service periods.
- Follow FIFO, proper food storage, temperature controls and safe food-handling practices.
- Prepare and portion food products as required before cooking.
- Follow proper plating and garnish standards.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and practice *?clean as you go.?*
- Properly handle, store and rotate food products.
- Assist with food preparation during slower periods.
- Complete opening, closing and kitchen cleaning responsibilities.
- Assist with dishwashing and cleaning of pots, pans, tableware and kitchen equipment when required.
- Communicate effectively with the Kitchen Manager and other members of the restaurant team.
- Help other kitchen stations and teammates when needed to keep service running smoothly.
These responsibilities reflect our existing Line Cook position, including responsibility for food quality, standard recipes, portion control, stocking, sanitation, food preparation, product rotation and kitchen closing procedures.
What We?re Looking For
- *Valid Food Handler Certification ? required*
- Previous experience working as a Line Cook or in a similar commercial kitchen environment.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Strong attention to food quality, presentation and cleanliness.
- Good understanding of food safety and proper food-handling practices.
- Ability to follow recipes, portion standards and established procedures.
- Willingness to learn and work multiple kitchen stations.
- Ability to take direction and work effectively as part of a team.
Our current Line Cook job description calls for previous kitchen preparation and cooking experience as well as experience in a similar capacity.
Physical Requirements
Applicants must be able to:
- Reach, bend and stoop as required throughout a shift.
- Frequently lift up to *40 lbs.*
- Work on their feet for extended periods, potentially up to *9 hours*.
Schedule & Availability
This is a *full-time, permanent position with a minimum of 36 hours per week*.
Applicants must have flexible availability to work *days, evenings and weekends*. Scheduled shifts will vary based on the needs and business levels of the restaurant.
Compensation
*Starting wage: $18.50 per hour*
Opportunities for wage growth will be based on performance, reliability, demonstrated kitchen skills and the ability to successfully work multiple kitchen stations.
What We Offer
- *Minimum 36 hours per week*
- Full-time, year-round employment
- On-the-job Smitty?s training
- Opportunity to learn and work multiple kitchen stations
- Staff food discounts
- Supportive, team-or