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EL Gaucho Vancouver $22 $23/hr Full-time & Part-time Available

EL Gaucho Vancouver is hiring a cook to support our Private Dining program. This is a prep and pantry position for someone who takes pride in doing the prep work well. You will be part of a small, focused kitchen team delivering elevated dining experiences for private events and groups.

• Prep proteins, sauces, vegetables, and cold items for private dining service
• Execute prep lists accurately with attention to consistency and quality
• Support lead cooks during service with mise en place and station restocking
• Follow recipes, portion specs, and plating guides to standard
• Maintain a clean, organized station and contribute to overall kitchen sanitation
• Assist with event setup and breakdown as needed

• Some kitchen experience preferred restaurant or catering,
• Solid knife skills and basic cooking fundamentals
• Reliable, punctual, and calm under pressure
• Able to follow direction and execute without needing hand-holding
• Availability for evenings and weekends based on event schedule
• Team player who takes pride in quality, even behind the scenes
• Food handlers card required

• Competitive wages
• Family meal
• Employee dining discount
• Sick pay
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (all employees)
• Growth potential
• 401k with employer match (after one year of service and age 18 eligibility)
• Medical, Dental & Vision available for employees working 25+ hours/week

We value our team s time away from work. El Gaucho Vancouver is closed Sundays and Mondays and select holidays (unpaid), except for special private dining engagements

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