Line Cook

Victoria Pub Company owns and operates the Bard & Banker, The Irish Times, Penny Farthing and Vis a Vis in Oak Bay. 

DEPARTMENT: Back of House

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef / Sous Chef / General Manager

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POSITION PURPOSE

To execute our menu in accordance with our service standards. Working with a team of cooks to maintain an organized and highly functional workspace.

OUR PEOPLE

Vic Pub Co. is made up of a team of hardworking and loyal people who are committed to giving our guests the highest quality and most consistent experience possible.

OUR CULTURE

Pub culture plays an important role in social life. It is the original social network. The hub of the community where people get together to enjoy great conversation, good humour and to indulge in wholesome food and distinctive beer. Our pubs have a special ambiance and charm, which invite people to relax and be themselves. Most important is our spirit. It is not something that can be put into words, but is something that our guests will feel. It is a mixture of friendly staff, great food, perfect pints, live music and just the right ambiance.

OUR FOOD

Penny Farthing menu can best be described as modern British “comfort food.” Our goal is to source out the finest ingredients from land and sea, and to present a dining experience you will want to come back for soon. Irish Times offers traditional Irish fare as well as modern pub fare. Our food is made fresh daily using many local and seasonal products. As often as possible, our produce, meat, poultry and fish come from farms and fisheries guided by principles of sustainability. Bard & Banker’s dynamic menu features dishes spanning from classic pub fare favourites, to unique west coast inspirations, and beyond. Sourcing local and sustainable ingredients, and growing our own herbs and micro greens on site, we strive for freshness, quality, and flavour at every turn. Vis-à-Vis offers a chance to snack on a charcuterie board or dine on traditional French cuisine. It is the perfect spot for date night.

This job entails the perfect candidate to learn and execute our menu in accordance with our service standards. You will be working closely with the Chef & Sous Chef creating daily specials, preparing fresh ingredients for cooking according to the recipes/menu, cook and prepare top quality menu items in a timely manner. For this role, the candidate must be able to test the foods to ensure proper quality and temperature, critically important to operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly, ensure the proper sanitization and cleanliness of surfaces and storage containers. The right candidate will help Chef create and deliver new ideas for specials and menu items.