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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 environment, 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 collaborative 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 fast 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

Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week

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