Restaurant Barrhaven jobs in Ottawa, ON

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable, motivated, and skilled Line Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate is passionate about food preparation, maintains high standards of food quality and safety, and works efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items, maintaining a clean and organized workstation, and ensuring that every dish meets our restaurant’s standards for quality, taste, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Set up and organize the assigned kitchen station before service.
• Ensure all ingredients are properly prepared, stored, labeled, and readily available.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation, including equipment and cooking utensils.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and consistency throughout service.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, cooling, and temperature-control procedures.
• Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food preparation.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and management during busy service periods.
• Assist with inventory checks, stock rotation, and reporting low supplies.
• Minimize food waste by following portion-control guidelines and proper storage procedures.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and checking the quality of ingredients.
• Follow opening, closing, and cleaning procedures.
• Support other kitchen duties as required to ensure smooth restaurant operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience as a line cook, prep cook, or in a similar kitchen role is an asset.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong time-management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and portion-control standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow kitchen safety procedures.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and adapt to changing kitchen needs.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift kitchen supplies as needed.

Personal Qualities We Value

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Professionalism and respect for coworkers.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Passion for cooking and delivering an excellent guest experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages based on experience.
• A supportive and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Opportunities to develop culinary skills and grow professionally.
• Flexible scheduling where available.
• Opportunities for advancement within the restaurant.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate, hardworking, and dedicated individual who takes pride in their craft and enjoys working in a positive, team-oriented environment. If you have a love for cooking and a commitment to quality, we encourage you to apply and become part of our restaurant family.

Pay: From $17.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person