Prep Cook – Stockyards Brewery & Restaurant

Prep Cooks support the culinary team by preparing ingredients and assisting with daily kitchen production. This role helps ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for service while supporting a seasonal, market-inspired menu.

Working behind the scenes, Prep Cooks help maintain the systems and organization that allow the kitchen to operate efficiently during high-volume service.

What You’ll Do
Prepare vegetables, sauces, dressings, and other ingredients for daily service
Assist with batch preparation of menu components used across multiple dishes
Follow daily prep lists and kitchen production schedules
Use commercial kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, and food processors safely and efficiently
Label, date, and store food items properly
Rotate ingredients using FIFO procedures
Maintain prep and storage areas according to daily cleaning schedules
Assist cooks and kitchen leadership with production needs
Support seasonal menu features when required




Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
Contribute to a collaborative kitchen environment
Other duties as required

Who You Are
Reliable and organized with strong work ethic
Comfortable working in a rapid-paced kitchen environment
Detail-oriented with strong food preparation habits
Team-oriented and supportive of kitchen operations
Eager to learn and develop culinary skills
Food Handler/WHIMIS Certification required or willingness to obtain
Adaptable and available for evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job Types: Full time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $17.60-$21.60 per hour

Benefits:
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Store discount

Experience:
high-volume commercial cooking: 4 years (required)

Location:
Waterloo, ON N2V 2G8 (required)

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Stockyards Brewery
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