Line Cook/Prep Cook

We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Line Cook to join a growing Filipino food and hospitality team in Winnipeg.

This role is for someone who is genuinely passionate about cooking Filipino food or is excited to learn it with care, curiosity, and respect. You will help prepare, cook, and plate Filipino comfort food for regular service, celebrations, private events, and shared dining experiences. Every dish should reflect consistency, generosity, and the feeling of being welcomed to the table.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and complete daily mise en place according to recipes, prep lists, and food-safety standards.
• Cook and plate menu items accurately, consistently, and on time during lunch, dinner, private events, and special functions.
• Follow established Filipino recipes, portion standards, plating direction, and kitchen procedures.
• Learn and execute Filipino cooking methods, flavours, ingredients, and menu items with care and attention to detail.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and well-stocked work station throughout each shift.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, freshness, seasoning, and presentation before dishes leave the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen and service teams during preparation and service.
• Support preparation for events, tasting menus, celebrations, and large-format shared dining when scheduled.
• Assist with receiving, rotating, storing, labelling, and handling food safely.
• Follow all sanitation, workplace safety, allergen-awareness, and food-handling procedures.
• Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and side-work duties as assigned.
• Help reduce waste by following portioning, storage, and product-rotation practices.
• Contribute to a respectful, reliable, and solutions-focused kitchen culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience as a line cook, prep cook, cook, or in a comparable fast-paced kitchen is preferred.
• A genuine passion for Filipino food is essential. Experience preparing Filipino cuisine is a strong asset, but we also welcome cooks who are eager to learn Filipino dishes, ingredients, and cooking traditions with respect.
• Familiarity with Filipino dishes, flavours, and ingredients such as adobo, sinigang, kare-kare, pancit, sisig, lechon, barbecue, or regional vegetable and soup dishes is an asset.
• Ability to follow recipes, preparation lists, portion standards, and direction from kitchen leadership.
• Strong sense of urgency, organization, cleanliness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently at a station while collaborating closely with a team.
• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment and managing multiple tasks during service.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a professional attitude.
• Food Handler Certification is an asset, or willingness to obtain it if required.

What We Value

We value cooks who understand that Filipino food is about more than following a recipe. It carries memories, generosity, family, celebration, and the care that goes into feeding people well.

The right candidate will be:

• Passionate about Filipino food: Takes pride in learning, preparing, and serving Filipino dishes with care.
• Guest-minded: Understands that every plate contributes to a guest’s experience.
• Team-oriented: Communicates clearly and helps the kitchen move as one team.
• Consistent: Takes pride in preparation, seasoning, portioning, and presentation.
• Respectful: Treats Filipino food traditions, coworkers, and guests with care.
• Adaptable: Can support changing service needs, special events, and ongoing menu learning.
• Accountable: Shows up prepared, follows standards, and takes responsibility for the station.

Physical and Schedule Requirements

• Ability to stand and move for extended periods during a shift.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to [insert required weight] lbs.
• Availability for [daytime / evening / weekend / holiday] shifts, based on business needs.
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.

How to Apply

Please send a résumé and a short introduction outlining your kitchen experience, your interest in Filipino food, and your availability.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are building a kitchen team grounded in quality, respect, warmth, and a shared love of Filipino food.

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person