Job Summary

Our company is a well-established Vancouver food manufacturer specializing in premium soups, chilis, sauces and broths. Our products are sold in grocery retailers across Western Canada.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced and dependable Production Cook to join our manufacturing team. This is a hands-on position working with large-volume recipes and commercial cooking equipment in a busy, food-safety-focused production facility.

For the right candidate, this position has the potential to evolve into a lead role, with increased responsibility for coordinating production activities, supporting other team members and helping ensure that daily production targets and standards are met.

NOTE: This is not a traditional restaurant line-cook position. Our production cooks prepare large batches according to established recipes, procedures and production schedules. Accuracy, consistency, organization and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential.

Duties

- Operate cooking equipment and machinery safely and efficiently to produce consistent food products.
- cook large batches of soups, chilis, sauces, broths and related products
- Follow standardized recipes using pre-weighed ingredients, batch sheets and production instructions accurately
- Ensure correct measure, weight and verification of ingredients before and during production
- Set up and operate commercial kettles, mixers, pumps and other food-production equipment
- Monitor cooking times, temperatures and product consistency
- Complete all batch and production records accurately in accordance with our protocols
- Coordinate with all departments include the prep, packaging, warehouse and Quality Assurance teams
- Follow HACCP, GMP, allergen-control and sanitation procedures without exception
- Identify and report recipe, ingredient, equipment or quality concerns




- Maintain extremely clean, organized and safe production areas
- Assist with equipment cleaning and end-of-shift sanitation
- Support other production activities when needed

Skills

- Previous cooking experience in food manufacturing, institutional cooking, catering, commissary production or another high-volume environment is an important asset
- Experience operating forklifts is considered an asset, but not mandatory
- Knowledge of the food industry standards, including food safety and sanitation practices.
- Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment issues quickly.
- Understanding of food processing procedures and quality control measures.
- Comfortable working from standardized recipes and producing consistent results
- Robust understanding of weights, measurements, cooking temperatures and basic food-safety practices
- Strong written and spoken English skills are required. Able to read, understand and accurately complete recipes, production instructions and batch documentation in English
- Reliable, punctual and capable of working quickly, efficiently and effectively within a structured production schedule
- Strong attention to detail and respect for established procedures
- Able to communicate clearly and work cooperatively with other departments
- FoodSafe certification is required within one month of joining our team
- Experience with HACCP or GMP programs is an asset
- Experience operating large commercial kettles or similar large production equipment is a strong asset
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience is an asset but is not required

This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to grow their career in food manufacturing! We value energetic team players who are committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality while supporting our mission to deliver delicious, safe products every day.

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Cook – Food Manufacturing (Canada)
🏢 MRC Liquids+Solids Culinary Innovations
📍 Canada