Park Eatery | Guelph, ON

$25 – $28 per hour

Park Eatery is part of the Neighbourhood Group of Companies, a Certified B Corporation with more than 30 years serving Guelph and Kitchener. We source 80%+ of our food and beverage from Ontario producers. Local isn’t a marketing word here — it’s how we actually cook.

We’re looking for an experienced Line Cook who is serious about their craft and want to be part of a kitchen that gives a damn about the food.

If you’re here to collect a paycheque and move on, this probably isn’t the place. If you want to cook with real ingredients, grow your skills, and work alongside people who care — keep reading.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

- Minimum 2 years of line cook experience in a full-service restaurant
- Strong technical skills and the ability to execute clean under pressure
- Someone who takes full ownership of their station — prep, service, clean-up
- A genuine passion for food, local ingredients, and doing things properly
- Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Food Handler Certification required (or willingness to obtain before starting)
- Red Seal or apprenticeship enrollment is a strong asset

WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Run your station through prep and service with consistency and pride
- Work with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients from Ontario farmers and producers
- Support kitchen staff and contribute to a solid team culture
- Uphold food safety and HACCP standards at all times




- Step up when it’s needed — this team counts on each other

EARNINGS & PERKS

- $18.00-$20.00 per hour base wage based on experience + average $7.00 tip per hour team share directly from guests
- Team Share paid bi-weekly — gratuities are funded directly by guests and distributed to eligible kitchen team members (amounts vary based on sales and seasonality)
- Health & dental benefits available after 3 months
- Employee Assistance Program — 24/7 confidential support
- Employee Relief Fund — internal support for unexpected life challenges
- Team dining discounts across all Neighbourhood Group restaurants
- Real career growth — clear pathways across five NGC concepts

Our chefs want to meet you. Apply now via this posting.

Our Hiring Process

- Every application is reviewed by a member of our leadership team
- We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or filter applicants
- Qualified candidates will be contacted directly for an interview

The Neighbourhood Group of Companies is committed to equitable hiring and a respectful, inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

BY NEIGHBOURS — FOR NEIGHBOURS

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule

Application question(s):
- Are you available to work nights and weekends?

Experience:
- line cook: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Line Cook (Guelph)
🏢 Park Eatery
📍 Guelph