line cook

Posted on July 07, 2026 by Employer details Aux Crochets

Job details

*Aux Crochets Now Hiring Line Cooks.* Position: Line Cook (Full-Time 30+ hours/week or Part-Time ?29 hours/week) Location: Grand Bend, Ontario Reports to: Sous Chef, Executive Chef Start Date: March 28, 2026 (soft opening ramp) Compensation: Market-based, negotiable *About Aux Crochets* Aux Crochets is a French-inspired fine dining restaurant opening in Grand Bend in March 2026. We're building a kitchen culture rooted in precision, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Our menu celebrates classic French technique with seasonal, local ingredients. We're looking for line cooks who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and take pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen. *The Role* As a Line Cook, you'll execute the daily service under the direction of the Sous Chef. You'll be responsible for: - Station Management: Own your station(s) during service?prep, cook, plate, and execute dishes to specification - Mise en Place: Prepare your station before service; maintain organization, cleanliness, and efficiency throughout - Quality Control: Ensure every plate meets our standards for temperature, plating, seasoning, and presentation - Communication: Call out orders, confirm timing, and communicate clearly with the kitchen team during service - Prep & Mise: Participate in prep work, butchering, sauce-making, and stock preparation as assigned - Inventory & Ordering: Track par levels at your station and alert the Sous Chef to shortages - Cleaning & Sanitation: Maintain your station and shared kitchen areas to health code standards; deep clean as assigned - Training & Mentoring: Support dishwashers and newer team members; model best practices - Flexibility: Adapt to menu changes, cover stations as needed, and support the team during high-volume service - Documentation: Track covers, timing, and any issues during service for team debrief *What We're Looking For - * *Required Experience:* - Minimum 2 years of kitchen experience (fine dining preferred, but strong fundamentals required) - Proficiency with knife skills and classical French techniques - Experience working in a brigade system under a head chef or sous chef *Essential Qualities:* - Reliability: You show up on time, every time. Consistency is non-negotiable. - Teamwork: You communicate clearly, support your teammates, and prioritize the collective success of service - Attitude: You take pride in your work, stay calm under pressure, and approach feedback as an opportunity to improve - Precision: You care about the details?temperature, plating, timing, taste - Stamina: You can handle the physical and mental demands of a busy service *Nice-to-Have:* - Experience with French cuisine or classical technique - Knowledge of wine pairings or food cost management - Willingness to mentor newer team members *Schedule* - Year-round position (full-time or part-time) - Service-based schedule: typically 4?5 shifts per week, including evenings and weekends - Flexibility for seasonal adjustments and special events *What We Offer* - Competitive hourly wage (market-based, negotiable based on experience) - Meals during shifts - Opportunity to work in a newly built, state-of-the-art kitchen - Mentorship from an experienced culinary leadership team - A collaborative culture that values precision, growth, and mutual respect - Year-round work with integrated short-term rental and lounge operations www.auxcrochets.ca www.shorelinehospitality.ca Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour Work Location: In person