Line cook

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Our Client - Milestones Restaurant in Hamilton/ Stoney Creek is looking for a Line cook to join their team in a part time or fulltime basis.

This role is ideal for a cook who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant setting and has experience managing multiple orders while maintaining exceptional food quality and kitchen safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Milestones recipes specifications and presentation standards.
• Operate and manage the grill and saut stations during service periods.
• Ensure all proteins vegetables sauces and accompaniments are cooked accurately and consistently.
• Monitor cooking times temperatures and portion sizes to maintain food quality and safety.
• Assist with prep work including cutting marinating seasoning and organizing ingredients.
• Maintain proper rotation and storage of food products using FIFO principles.

Kitchen Operations

• Work efficiently during lunch dinner and peak service periods.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen team members and front-of-house staff.
• Maintain a clean organized and stocked workstation throughout shifts.
• Assist with inventory control and report shortages to the Kitchen Manager or Chef.
• Support other stations as required to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Health & Safety

• Adhere to all food safety sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario health and safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment grills saut stations coolers and kitchen work areas.
• Follow proper procedures for food handling storage and temperature control.

Qualifications & Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of line cook experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Minimum 1 year of dedicated grill and/or saut experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience cooking steaks burgers chicken seafood pasta dishes and saut ed menu items.
• Strong understanding of food preparation techniques and cooking methods.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure in a busy restaurant environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Reliable punctual and flexible with scheduling.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced high-temperature kitchen environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience working in a corporate or branded restaurant environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management and food cost control practices.

Interested applicants forward resumes in a PDF or Word formatted document along with their wage expectations.