Line Cook - Pigeonhole on 17th

Job summary

The Line Cook is responsible for executing high-quality food orders while maintaining strict hygiene and cleanliness standards in the kitchen. They must also support team efficiency, manage food inventory, and provide professional service to guests.

Job details

ABOUT THE POSITION Pigeonhole on 17th is looking for an experienced Line Cook to fill out their team on a part-time permanent basis. The Line Cook is responsible for several functions including, but not limited to, producing the highest quality dishes, working efficiently, and mastering cleanliness in their environment. If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment, are flexible, and are looking to learn and thrive, this is the job for you. Must have availability Friday and Saturday evenings, late night until 2:30 am. WHO WE ARE Recognized as Canada’s Best New Restaurant of 2015 by Air Canada’s enRoute magazine, Pigeonhole Beltline was first dreamed up in the back of a London taxi. It was conceptualized as a place for spontaneity; a place you’d discover on your way to dinner and never leave. A place that could evolve and adapt with time that wasn’t beholden to a specific culinary focus and includes a small but deliberate wine, beer and cocktail list. Focused on warm and intentional hospitality and ever-changing dishes, the menu will give customers a culinary experience like no other in Calgary. WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive Hourly Wage * Gratuities * Duty meals * Extended health benefits after 90 days for employees working 28+ hours per week * 25% Company-wide food & beverage discount & access to frequent local business discounts/specials WHAT YOU'LL DO * Accurately execute food orders, ensuring consistent and high-caliber food preparation and presentation, while following the restaurant’s standards, as directed by the Head Chef. * Ensure the highest level of hygiene and food safety is adhered to by all personnel in the preparation and handling of food items. * Ensure that the venue is always maintained at the highest level of cleanliness. * Consistently conduct yourself in a professional and positive manner * Ensure all food products are stored in appropriate containers, labeled, and rotated, to minimize waste, maximize quality, and ensure freshness. * Aid in meeting and exceeding department objectives. * Motivate fellow staff and encourage high self-esteem and efficiency in the workplace. * Respond in a positive, budget-conscious, and timely manner to all internal and external guest requests and complaints, while meeting the restaurant’s standards to exceed the guest’s expectations. * Accurately follow all reporting procedures for accidents and incidents in the workplace. * Adhere to all policies and guidelines, checklists, prep sheets, and par sheets, as assigned. * Expedite on floor or in the kitchen as business demands. * Perform other related ad-hoc duties as required. WHAT YOU HAVE * 1-2 years' experience is required. * Excellent multi-tasking skills. * Experience working more than one station at a time is considered an asset. * Strong English communication skills with ability to establish and develop relationships with team members, partners, and leaders. * Ability to maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressful situations. * WHMIS Certification is required but can be obtained once hired. * Food Safe Certification is required but can be obtained within 30 days of being hired. * Ability to work in a standing position for the duration of the shift (up to 12 hours).

What you’ll do

The Line Cook is responsible for executing high-quality food orders while maintaining strict hygiene and cleanliness standards in the kitchen. They must also support team efficiency, manage food inventory, and provide professional service to guests.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-2 years of culinary experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to stand for up to 12 hours are required, along with the ability to obtain WHMIS and Food Safe certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage • Gratuities • Duty meals • Extended health benefits • Company-wide food & beverage discount • Local business discounts

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Hygiene and food safety
• Multi-tasking
• Professionalism
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Inventory management
• Waste reduction
• Expediting
• Culinary standards
• Composure
• Cleanliness
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Multitasking
• Restaurant Operation

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Line Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Fast Food