Italian Chefs jobs in Burnaby, BC

Cioffi’s Group – Italian Grocery Italian Butcher Italian Deli Catering Food Service + Warehouse

For over 35 years, Cioffi’s Group has been a cherished part of Burnaby Heights, providing Metro Vancouver with the finest Italian and European food. Our family-owned business has grown from a humble meat market and deli to a renowned grocery, butcher, deli, catering, warehouse and food service. At Cioffi’s, we are passionate about high-quality, authentic products, exceptional customer service, and fostering a love for great food. We proudly serve thousands of families each week and supply some of Vancouver’s top chefs and restaurants with premium meats, cheeses, cold cuts, and specialty items. Our motto, “Mangia Bene, Vive Bene — Eat Well, Live Well,” reflects our belief that food brings people together—and we’re always looking for dedicated team members to join our team!

At Cioffis we can offer a unique opportunity to work in the restaurant industry with daytime shifts. We are all about work life balance and can provide the restaurant lifestyle with a regular life schedule. We offer a flexible schedule across all 7 days of the week, with varying start times. Shifts typically finish before 7:00 PM.

As a Cook at Cioffi’s, you will be responsible for the daily preparation and execution of menu items in accordance with established recipes, portion standards, and quality expectations. This role plays a key part in delivering consistently excellent food while maintaining a clean, organized, and collaborative kitchen environment.We are looking for a skilled, dependable cook with a passion for Italian cuisine, quality ingredients, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes
• Stock, organize, and prep assigned workstation for each shift
• Maintain food quality, freshness, consistency, and presentation standards
• Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, and rotation procedures (FIFO)
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and workplace health regulations
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house team members
• Assist with daily cleaning duties and end-of-shift breakdowns
• Deliver professional, high-quality customer service
• Support a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment

What You Have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar cooking role
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, food preparation, and cooking techniques
• Proven commitment to quality, consistency, and cleanliness
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Flexible schedule across all 7 days of the week, with varying start times. Shifts typically finish before 7:00 PM.
• Valid Food Safe Certificate
• Valid BC Driver’s License

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing 20 lbs +
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a kitchen environment

Perks of Working at Cioffi’s:

• $19 to $22 per hour depending on experience
• Participation in a tip pool
• Benefits after 3 months of employment for full time employees
• Employee discounts on all Cioffi’s food products
• Training in Italian cuisine and specialty dishes
• Opportunities for growth into senior kitchen roles
• Work with high-quality, fresh ingredients daily
• A desirable work schedule: shifts typically finish by 7pm.

Cioffi’s Group is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burnaby, BC V5C 2J4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you able to lift at least 20 pounds?
• From time to time, our Cucina supports private catering events on weekends or evenings. Does this work with your availability?
• This position requires a flexible schedule. Our kitchen operates 7 days a week with 8-hour shifts starting between 9:00–10:00 AM, including weekends and holidays.

Please confirm your availability.

• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada without employer sponsorship?

Experience:

• Cooking: 3 years (required)
• Italian Food Cuisine: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (required)
• Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person