K1 Fry Station Cook / Line Cook
Fortune Katsu is a Japanese tonkatsu restaurant located near Metrotown in Burnaby. We are currently hiring a K1 Fry Station Cook to be responsible for fry station operations, order coordination, and food quality control.
Previous fry station experience is preferred but not required. If you have restaurant kitchen or line cook experience, work carefully, respond quickly, and are willing to follow standardized procedures, we can provide full training for the position.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare fried menu items, including pork cutlets, chicken cutlets, shrimp, oysters, and other items
- Follow restaurant standards for frying time, oil temperature, doneness, and food quality
- Organize and prioritize orders to ensure accurate and timely service
- Handle multiple orders during busy periods while keeping the workstation clean and organized
- Check ingredient quality, portion sizes, and preparation levels
- Complete fry station preparation before service and restock ingredients during service
- Work closely with other kitchen staff to maintain an efficient service flow
- Filter, maintain, and clean deep fryers and related equipment as required
- Follow restaurant food safety, sanitation, and operating procedures
- Complete closing duties and kitchen cleaning
Requirements
- Previous experience in a restaurant kitchen or commercial kitchen
- Fry station, line cook, Japanese restaurant, or fast-paced kitchen experience is preferred
- Fry station experience is not required; training will be provided to suitable candidates
- Detail-oriented, quick to respond, and able to follow standardized procedures
- Able to remain calm during busy periods and manage order priorities effectively
- Responsible, punctual, reliable, and interested in long-term employment
- Good teamwork and communication skills
- Able to stand for extended periods and work in a kitchen environment
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- FoodSafe certification is an asset
What We Offer
- Full training for the fry station position
- Hourly wage based on experience and demonstrated ability
- Tips
- Staff meals or employee food discounts
- Relatively stable scheduling
- Opportunities to take on additional kitchen leadership or training responsibilities based on performance
Job Details
- Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
- Location: Burnaby, BC, near Metrotown
- Pay: $18.25-22 per hour, plus tips
- Schedule: Evening shifts, weekends, and holidays
Please submit your resume, previous kitchen experience, and weekly availability when applying.
Pay: $18.25-$22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
