TIPO Foods is looking for an experienced, creative, reliable, and highly organized Café Cook / Kitchen Prep to join our team.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 2–3 years of professional kitchen experience who can work confidently in a fast-paced café environment. The right candidate should have a strong work ethic, take initiative, work well independently and as part of a team, and help keep the kitchen organized and running efficiently.

We want someone who is not only experienced in food preparation but also creative and passionate about food. You should be comfortable contributing ideas for new sandwiches, salads, bowls, sauces, breakfast items, and seasonal specials.

Responsibilities

- Prepare sandwiches, salads, bowls, breakfast items, sauces, and other café menu items
- Complete daily kitchen prep efficiently and accurately
- Follow recipes while maintaining consistent quality, portions, and presentation
- Help develop and test new menu items and seasonal specials
- Bring creative ideas for sandwiches, sauces, salads, bowls, and other café offerings
- Understand and accommodate different dietary needs and preferences
- Help organize and guide kitchen staff during busy periods
- Maintain proper inventory and communicate ordering and stock needs
- Receive and properly store food deliveries
- Monitor freshness, food quality, and portion control
- Minimize food waste and use ingredients efficiently




- Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen
- Follow all food-safety and sanitation procedures
- Work efficiently and calmly during busy service
- Take initiative and help solve day-to-day kitchen problems

Qualifications

- Minimum 2–3 years of professional kitchen experience required
- Experience in a café, deli, sandwich shop, bakery-café, or similar fast-paced food environment preferred
- Strong food-preparation and knife skills
- Experience preparing sandwiches and fresh café-style food
- Creative and interested in menu development
- Knowledge of food safety, proper storage, portioning, and kitchen organization
- Understanding of dietary preferences and restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-conscious, and high-protein options
- Previous experience helping train or guide kitchen staff is an asset
- Fast, organized, dependable, and able to multitask
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
- FoodSafe certification preferred
- Professional references required

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to be an key part of TIPO Foods — someone who can cook well, stay organized, support the team, and bring new ideas to the menu.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Experienced Café Cook / Kitchen Lead (Canada)
🏢 Tipo food
📍 Canada