Position Title: Short Line Cook
Reports To: Kitchen Supervisor / Management
Employment Status: Full-Time
Location: 1364 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
Position Summary
The Short Line Cook supports the day-to-day operation of Shelly’s Indigenous Bistro by completing food preparation, maintaining stocked and organized kitchen stations, supporting opening and closing procedures, and ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are consistently followed.
This position requires reliability, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment.
Core Responsibilities
- Complete daily food preparation according to operational needs
- Prepare ingredients, proteins, vegetables, sauces, and other menu components
- Follow standardized recipes, preparation procedures, and portion guidelines
- Stock and restock kitchen stations, ingredients, and supplies throughout the shift
- Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages or supply needs to the supervisor
- Properly store, label, date, and rotate food using FIFO procedures
- Complete assigned opening and closing duties
- Set up kitchen work areas and equipment for daily operations
- Ensure food is properly stored and kitchen areas are secured at closing
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized workstations
- Complete required cleaning and sanitation duties and checklists
- Follow proper food handling, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention procedures
- Safely operate kitchen equipment and report equipment or maintenance concerns
- Assist with inventory organization and counts as required
- Support other kitchen staff and operational needs during busy periods
- Maintain compliance with Manitoba food safety requirements and Shelly’s Indigenous Bistro policies and procedures
- Promote a safe, respectful, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous kitchen, restaurant, or food preparation experience preferred
- Experience working in a commercial kitchen environment is an asset
- Understanding of basic food preparation, sanitation, and food safety practices
- Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and instructions consistently
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to remain organized and productive in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
Training & Certification Requirements
- Valid Manitoba Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain
- Knowledge of Manitoba food safety requirements
- WHMIS certification is considered an asset
- Additional food safety, workplace safety, and operational training may be required
Employment Requirements & Working Conditions
This position may be full-time or part-time based on operational needs. Scheduling may include mornings, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, and peak operational periods.
Compensation is based on experience and Shelly’s Indigenous Bistro’s internal pay structure and will be confirmed in the Letter of Offer.
A three (3) month probationary period applies. Performance, reliability, attendance, food preparation standards, sanitation practices, and teamwork will be reviewed during this period.
Employment is conditional upon:
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, if required
- Signing the Confidentiality Agreement
- Signing the Code of Conduct
- Compliance with the Respectful Workplace Policy
- Compliance with company policies, procedures, and food safety requirements
The position requires extended periods of standing, frequent bending and reaching, lifting and carrying kitchen supplies and ingredients, and working in a hot, fast-paced commercial kitchen environment.
