Line Cook – Stockyards Brewery & Restaurant

Line Cooks are essential members of the culinary team at Stockyards Brewery & Restaurant. This role is responsible for preparing dishes that reflect the brew hall’s focus on shareable plates, bold flavors, and elevated comfort food designed to pair with house-crafted beer and cider.

Our kitchen operates in a high-volume setting, particularly during peak market hours. Line Cooks help maintain the speed, quality, and consistency required to deliver an excellent guest experience while working as part of a cooperative and supportive kitchen team.

The kitchen takes pride in preparing food from fresh ingredients using scratch cooking techniques whenever possible.

What You’ll Do
Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and plating standards
Maintain strong mise en place to support rapid and efficient service
Execute dishes quickly and consistently during high-volume service periods
Operate commercial kitchen equipment including grills, flat tops, fryers, ovens, and prep equipment safely and efficiently
Maintain organization and cleanliness of workstations and equipment
Follow prep lists and kitchen procedures to ensure station readiness
Maintain daily cleaning schedules and complete closing duties for assigned stations




Communicate with team members to maintain smooth service flow
Monitor station product levels and report shortages to kitchen leadership
Ensure proper food handling, labeling, and storage procedures
Assist with orienting new cooks on station procedures when required
Contribute to a collaborative, team-first culture on every shift
Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
Other duties as required

Who You Are
Minimum 4 year experience cooking in a high volume commercial environment
Passionate about cooking and hospitality
Comfortable working multiple stations including grill, sauté, fry, or pantry
Organized and efficient in fast-paced environments
Strong communicator and dependable teammate
Detail-oriented with pride in quality food preparation
Food Handler/WHIMIS Certification required or willingness to obtain
Flexible 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

📌 Line Cook Waterloo (Canada)
🏢 Stockyards Brewery
📍 Canada