Line Cook

Barbarella Bar is looking for experienced Line Cooks to fill out their team on a full time permanent basis. It is essential that you enjoy a fast-paced work environment and feel comfortable working both alone, and/or within a team. Daytime, weekend and late night closing availability is a must.

WHO IS BARBARELLA?

Inspired by the chic mid-century yacht culture of the Italian South & California, we bring the sun-drenched coastal flavours to our Pacific Northwest.

Barbarella reimagines the stylish era of the mid century, circa 1968. Our dishes reimagine the quintessentially Mediterranean fare with locally sourced West Coast ingredients & vernacular.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive hourly wage
• Gratuities
• Duty meals
• Extended health benefits after 90 days for all employees working 28+ hours per week
• 25% Company-wide food & beverage discount & access to frequent local business discounts/specials.
• Potential for promotion for the right candidate.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Maintain ongoing communication with all departments affecting the venue.
• 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.
• Strive to advance your knowledge and help raise standards within your department by bringing new concepts, ideas, and suggestions forth
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• At least 1 years’ experience in a similar role required, but 2+ experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required.
• Experience working more than one station at a time is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure, professionalism, and ensure coworkers are supported in difficult and stressful situations.
• Ability to fluently communicate in both written and verbal English.
• 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 stand for extended periods of time and can lift items up to 50lbs.
• Must be over 18 as open scheduling availability is a requirement.

BEHAVIOURS REQUIRED

• Ability to work well in a strong teamwork driven environment.
• High level of integrity and takes accountability for words and actions.
• Strong desire to develop skills further.
• Aware of successes, failures and lessons learned.
• Embraces a collaborative and creative environment.
• High level of enthusiasm.
• Works with intensity, purpose, and passion.
• Professional demeanor, great personal hygiene, and high level of dress.
• Ability to innovate, create, and be self-critical to improve culinary skillset.
• Acknowledges and acts upon issues before they arise.
• Adaptive problem solver able to recover in the face of adversity.
• Searches for new food concepts out of pure interest, motivated by self-learning, keen interest in gastronomy.