Line Cook/Prep Cook

Familia Fine Foods is a local prepared meal & Catering Company and restaurant located in Burlington, open for daily lunches and a busy production plan for everyday meals, we are a busy kitchen with lots of prep activity and lots of everyday cooking. Familia is recognized as the Best Catering Company in Burlington in 2019 and 2020 and also Best Frozen Meal Company in Burlington in 2020.

We are currently looking for full time permanent line cook to join our established kitchen team and assist in the continued success of our operation. All food items are made in house from scratch so experience is necessary. Please feel free to apply if you feel you fit the description listed below with your resume.

The Lead Line Cook is responsible for preparing food in different sections of the kitchen. because of this, a successful Cook must be very knowledgeable about his or her specialty, as well as culinary functions in general. A person in this role must also be very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment. A Lead Line Cook must also be able to reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the executive chef or Head Chef. A Cook primary role is the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals. Duties associated with this role include preparing, cooking, and presenting culinary dishes; enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen; and trouble-shooting any problems that may arise.

Maintaining impeccable personal hygiene as well safety standards in the workplace is incredibly important for all cooks and chefs, and all cooks are expected to set an example. All cooks will consistently maintain both a high level of personal hygiene as well as a high standard of uniform.

Responsibilities & Food Production

• Prepares food as needed
• Follows all production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Adheres to all quality standards for food quality and presentation
• Ensures maintenance of cooking equipment
• Sanitation
• Maintains a sanitary and safe kitchen/storage environment
• Adheres to the established HACCP plan
• Leadership
• Serves as a role model for other employees through teamwork, attention to detail & quality control
• Interactions with all team members
• Ensures guest satisfaction

Duties

• Prepare and cook special meals as instructed Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foody dietitian or chef
• Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers
• Oversee kitchen operations
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• May set up and oversee buffets
• May clean kitchen and work area
• May plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
• May hire and train kitchen staff

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift - Monday to Sunday rotating schedule
• Day shift

Experience:

• Culinary: 2 years (Required)
• restaurant: 2 years (Required)
• Line Cook: 2 years (Preferred)

Licence:

• Food Handler (Preferred)

Speaking Spanish is considered an asset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person