Line Cooks

Harvest Rd. is currently accepting applications for the 2023 season. We are a farm to table grill operating out of a food trailer located at Michell’s Farm on the Saanich Peninsula, along the Lochside Trail. You will be a part of a close knit team that provides a memorable dining experience in a unique setting.

As Line and Prep Cook you will be taking part in preparing food for all menu items. This role is diverse in that sometimes you are required to help cover other positions within the trailer - so you must be open to guest services and helping where needed from time to time.

Responsibilities:

• Follow prep lists
• Label, stock and rotate all ingredients
• Operate kitchen equipment and conduct yourself in a safe manner
• Comply with Food Safe standards
• Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping, make dressings and sauces (measure ingredients)
• Ensure all food is stored properly
• Prepare menu items such are burgers, sandwiches, salads
• Basic cooking when required at slower times to help cover breaks - or have the skills and flexibility to do both prep and cook roles/shifts
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in work areas by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and taking out trash
• Stocking

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience preparing food and working in a fast paced kitchen
• Food Safe Level 1
• You are comfortable working with a small team
• You are comfortable working in a kitchen where you have customer interaction from time to time and have the ability to create a unique guest experience
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast paced environment
• Ability to prepare food to standard recipes or customized for customers
• Ability to think ahead and manage par levels
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent cleanliness and organization
• Excellent customer service
• Fast learner who is eager to work with a strong work ethic
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• Work as a team

Starting wage $18/hr plus an amazing tip pool

Full time and part time seasonal employment available.

Starting Date May 7th (second hire could start a bit later)

Staff meal provided with each shift

Our location at Michell's Farm Market can be conveniently accessed by car, bus or bicycle, directly fronting the Lochside Trail, and just off the Patricia Bay Highway. Apply with us if you are seeking excellent compensation and meaningful employment within a fun team-based atmosphere.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Central Saanich, BC V8M 1W3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-07