Tomahawk Restaurant, a long-established family-owned restaurant in North Vancouver, is seeking an experienced and skilled Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. Established in 1926, Tomahawk is known for its traditional Canadian comfort food, home-style cooking, and commitment to quality and consistency.
Company operating name
Tomahawk Barbecue Ltd.
Business address
1550 Philip Avenue, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 2V8
Title of position
Chef de Partie (NOC 62200)
Number of positions
1 (one)
Job duties
- Prepare, season, cook, and plate a variety of menu items according to recipes and established standards.
- Prepare meats, poultry, eggs, vegetables, soups, sauces, salads, sandwiches, burgers, breakfast items, and other menu components as assigned.
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
- Operate special commercial kitchen equipment (deep fryer etc.) safely and efficiently.
- Ensure food meets the restaurant’s standards for quality, taste, portion size, and presentation.
- Maintain consistent preparation and plating during busy breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients.
- Follow established recipes and preparation procedures and assist with maintaining consistency of menu items.
- Store food properly and ensure proper labeling, dating, rotation, and handling of ingredients.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies as required.
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen stuff.
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs as required.
- Perform other related kitchen duties as required.
Terms of employment
Position is indeterminate (permanent), full-time (30 hours per week).
Expected Employment Start Date: As soon as possible.
Wage
$38.50/hour
Benefits
4% vacation pay
Location of work
1550 Philip Avenue, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 2V8
Contact information
e-mail: chuck@tomahawkrestaurant.com
Mailing address: 1550 Philip Avenue, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 2V8
Contact person: Chuck Chamberlain, Owner
Skills requirements – Education and Work experience
Education:
Secondary school is required.
Food Safe Certificate or Food Handler Certificate is required.
Work Experience:
- At least 3 years of commercial cooking experience is required.
- At least 3 years’ experience working as a Chef de Partie, Line Cook, Station Cook, or in a similar position is required.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
- Experience working with commercial kitchen equipment.
- Ability to work efficiently and maintain consistent food quality in a busy restaurant environment.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with the kitchen team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding kitchen environment.
Language requirements:
Spoken and written English required
Tomahawk Barbecue Ltd.