We are Parallel 49 Brewing Company, a craft brewery based in the heart of East Vancouver. We were founded in 2012 by passionate craft beer enthusiasts and have quickly become a staple in the Canadian craft beer scene. We are looking for skilled and interesting people with great attitudes to complement our team while we remain a top employer in Vancouver and the craft beer industry.

The Senior Cook is responsible for preparing food to be served in Parallel 49 Brewing Company's Street Kitchen Restaurant. You will be responsible for learning all menu items, preparing, cooking and plating food, keeping a clean and organized Kitchen and following all safety guidelines.

This is a temporary position to support through our popular Beer Fest. This position will complete on October 31, 2026 with a probability to extend to full time permanent role.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare, cook and plate food in our Street Kitchen Restaurant according to Parallel 49 Brewing Company recipes and standards

Operate the flat top, gas range, grill, fryers, and ovens safely

Follow food safety guidelines and ensure that all food is prepared and stored safely

Coordinate with other Kitchen team members and Servers to ensure that food is prepared and delivered in a timely manner

Maintain a clean and organized work station, and assist with cleaning the kitchen at the end of your shift

Set up and stock your station with necessary supplies and ingredients for service, assisting with Prep Cook duties as needed

Assist in extra prep during slow periods

Organize and stock line fridges during slow periods

Assist with inventorying and ordering ingredients as needed

Assist with dishwashing and other kitchen duties as needed

Assist with training new staff as required

Other reasonable duties as required

Qualifications





3+years of experience working as a Line Cook or similar role in a restaurant or similar setting is required

Knowledge of various cooking techniques, including grilling, sautéing, and baking is required

Strong understanding of food safety guidelines and possession of valid Food Safe certification

Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

Good communication and collaboration skills with Kitchen team, Front of House team and Guests

Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Eligibility to work in Canada is required

Education Requirements
Completion of a culinary program is an asset

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors around Kitchen equipment including flat top, gas range, grill, fryers, and ovens

Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Fantastic team of people who are passionate about craft beer and sharing our brews with our community

Employee Staff Card loaded bi-weekly with money for you to use in our Street Kitchen on food and beverage and in our retail store

Staff discounts on food while you're working and on days off

We love to train our people and promote from within

Parallel 49 Brewing Company is committed to building a workplace that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusivity, and ensures equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. We are an equal-opportunity employer driven by our mission of creating great beer accessible to all.

We value and respect differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, and other dimensions of diversity. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive setting for all team members to talk openly, grow our understanding of others' experiences and continue to learn how to improve our approaches.

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📌 Temporary Senior Cook (British Columbia)
🏢 Parallel 49 Brewing
📍 British Columbia