licensed cook

Title posted on indeed.com - Lunch & Dinner Cook

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Employer details Anja's Motel & Meals

Job details

*Lunch & Dinner Cook* *Summary of Position* Prepare nutritious and hearty dinner meals for 20-80 guests per day, with an emphasis on classic comfort food with a German flair. Prepare and cook lunch for the public according to our set menu. Adhere to daily Checklists and provided recipe cards. Prepare the weekly menu of home-style meals with a mix of favorite and seasonal dishes, including a German/European choice each week. *Key Responsibilities* * Prepare, bake, roast, cook, steam or fry food products, including any meats, vegetables, starches and other provisions using ovens, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment * Prepare lunches as ordered according to the recipe cards and portion requirements of Anja?s Motel & Meals lunch menu * Be comfortable using our standard recipe cards for the preparation of all products * Refer to your checklist at the start of each shift for assigned tasks, creating your own preplist in the process * communicate with your supervisor regularly to approve daily and weekly menu items, low inventory items * Complete provided daily opening and closing checklists for your position * Take payments from guests as required using our Square terminal * Understand and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen policies and procedures * Take an active role in controlling food costs by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, Anja?s standard recipes and waste control procedures * Ensure that BC food safety standards are met or exceeded * Maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, walls, floors, fryers, ovens, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment * Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the company cleaning/maintenance schedules * Wash and sanitize your utensils and wares as you go * Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement. * Promptly report equipment and food quality problems to supervisor * Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor *Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements* A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook and dinner cook is required. * You love preparing & serving food * You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment * You pay great attention to detail and take pride in your work * You are punctual, on station and ready for work according to schedule * You are a competent communicator * You enjoy being part of a collaborative team * You are able to carry items up to 30 lbs., including boxes of meat or produce, trays with goods, large pots with foods, trash bags * You can lift, reach, bend, and stoop * You are able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours) * You demonstrate proficiency in basic computer skills including email, word processing, spreadsheet creation and the use of online applications /website browsers * You hold a valid Canadian drivers license * You carry a current level one Food Safe Certificate * You have working knowledge of written and spoken English Pay: $24.00-$27.00 per hour Benefits: * Casual dress * Dental care * Discounted or free food * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * Vision care Work Location: In person