Line Cook / Chef de Partie

Job summary

Prepare and execute menu items across kitchen stations, completing prep and service accurately, efficiently, and consistently. Maintain an organized, clean, food-safe station, communicate with the kitchen team, manage product carefully, and take ownership of the station through closing.

Job details

LINE COOK Bells & Whistles | Fraser Street, Vancouver Good food. Busy services. A kitchen team that knows how to move. Bells & Whistles is looking for a Line Cook to join our kitchen team in the heart of Fraserhood. Bells is a high-volume neighbourhood restaurant built around great food, great drinks, sports, and a room that knows how to get busy. Our menu takes inspiration from classic Americana and comfort food — burgers, fried chicken, fish & chips, fresh salads, snacks, brunch and plenty in between — made with quality ingredients and a focus on doing the simple things really well. We’re looking for a cook who likes that kind of kitchen: busy, organized, collaborative and consistent. THE ROLE As a Line Cook at Bells, you’ll work alongside our Chef and kitchen team to execute a busy, established menu while maintaining the quality and consistency our guests expect. You’ll Work a variety of stations and execute dishes accurately and consistently Set yourself and your station up properly for service Complete daily prep efficiently and to standard Maintain strong organization, cleanliness and food-safety practices Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with the rest of the kitchen Move with urgency and stay composed when the board fills up Help manage product carefully and minimize unnecessary waste Take ownership of your station from setup through service and close Contribute to a kitchen culture built around respect, accountability and teamwork Who We're Looking For Experience matters, but so does how you show up. We’re Looking For Someone Who Has previous experience working in a professional kitchen Is comfortable in a high-volume restaurant environment Understands the importance of prep, organization and a clean station Can work quickly without letting standards slip Communicates well and genuinely works as part of a team Is reliable, punctual and prepared Takes feedback well and wants to continue getting better Takes pride in the food they put in the window You don't need to arrive knowing every dish or every system. We can teach our menu. We're looking for solid fundamentals, a strong work ethic and someone who cares about doing the job well. WHY BELLS? Bells & Whistles is part of Gooseneck Hospitality, a Vancouver restaurant group behind Bells & Whistles, Bufala and Lucky Taco. For the right cook, this is an opportunity to join an established restaurant with a strong neighbourhood following, work through genuinely busy services, develop your skills, and have opportunities to grow within a larger restaurant group. What We Offer Competitive hourly wage + tip-out Staff food and beverage perks A consistent, busy restaurant environment Hands-on training and development Opportunities for advancement at Bells & Whistles and across Gooseneck Hospitality A team that values good communication, accountability and respect If you’re a strong cook who likes a busy kitchen, takes pride in your station and wants to work with people who care about putting out good food, we want to hear from you. Send us your resume and tell us a little about your kitchen experience.

What you’ll do

Prepare and execute menu items across kitchen stations, completing prep and service accurately, efficiently, and consistently. Maintain an organized, clean, food-safe station, communicate with the kitchen team, manage product carefully, and take ownership of the station through closing.

Requirements

Candidates should have previous professional kitchen experience and be comfortable working in a busy, high-volume restaurant. They should be organized, reliable, collaborative, receptive to feedback, and able to work quickly while maintaining food quality and standards.

Benefits

• Staff Food and Beverage Perks
• Hands-On Training and Development
• Advancement Opportunities

Listed skills

• Cooking · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cooking
• Food Preparation
• Station Setup
• High-Volume Service
• Food Safety
• Organization
• Cleanliness
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time Management
• Waste Reduction
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality