Restaurant: Aurora Italiana
Location: 916 1st Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta
Posted: 8 days ago
Employment Type: Full-time
Distance: 5.0 km
Position: Assistant Cook – Italian Kitchen
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
💰 Compensation & Schedule
- Wage: $21 per hour + tips
- Start Date: Immediate
- Availability Required: 5 days per week
- Shifts: Afternoon and evening shifts
🏢 About Aurora Italiana
Aurora Italiana is Calgary’s newest upscale Italian restaurant, inspired by traditional Italian cooking techniques, fresh high-quality ingredients, and refined presentation. The restaurant focuses on authenticity, consistency, and excellence, delivering a premium Italian dining experience.
👨🍳 Job Description
Aurora Italiana is seeking a skilled and passionate Line Cook / Chef de Partie with at least 5 years of experience in an Italian kitchen.
The ideal candidate has strong mastery of classic Italian cooking techniques, including:
- Handmade pasta preparation
- Sautéing and grilling
- Sauce preparation
You will thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen environment while maintaining precision, consistency, and attention to detail. A genuine passion for Italian cuisine and continuous professional growth is essential for this role.
✅ Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an Italian kitchen (mandatory)
- Strong knowledge of Italian ingredients, sauces, and classical cooking techniques
- Experience in sauté, pasta, or grill stations
- Ability to perform in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen environment
- Excellent knife skills and strong preparation efficiency
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Food Safety Certification is an asset
- Valid work permit
- Passion for Italian cuisine and a desire for continuous improvement
