Line Cook

Merridale Cidery & Distillery
Mill Bay, BC
$24–$26 an hour - Permanent, Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • $24–$26 an hour

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Mill Bay, BC

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Vision care
  • Dental care
  • Store discount
  • Discounted or free food
  • Casual dress
  • Extended health care
  • Company events

Full job description

Line Cook – Merridale Cidery & Distillery

Cowichan Valley, BC | Work in a kitchen surrounded by orchards, gardens, and fresh air.

Compensation
Hourly wage + guaranteed tip pool = $24 to $26 per hour
Full-time, permanent
Shifts end by 9:00 PM or earlier

Who We Are:

Merridale is a cidery, distillery, and farm-to-table eatery nestled in one of the most beautiful spots in the Cowichan Valley. We are a for-profit social enterprise - we care about people, place, and purpose just as much as we care about what’s on the plate. You’ll be joining a hardworking, supportive kitchen team that takes pride in the food we make, and in each other. We work hard, laugh often, and create an environment where people can grow. Merridale is the kind of place that listens and supports your journey, both professionally and personally.

About the Food:

This is honest cooking. Scratch-made whenever possible. Bakery onsite.
Ingredients grown right here when we can. Rustic, approachable, and designed to pair with our award-winning ciders and spirits.
No fluff. Just really good food that tells a story.

The Role (What You Need to Do Well)

  • Work well under pressure
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Shift gears to prep when it slows down
  • Solid knife skills
  • Attention to detail (plating, consistency, quality)
  • Work with speed and efficiency
  • Follow bills on a screen
  • Think ahead / plan ahead
  • Stay organized on the line
  • Food Safe certification required
  • Bring creativity — your input matters

Who You Are:

You’ve got some experience on the line and want to keep getting better.
You care about food, your team, and doing things right.
You want to work somewhere that feels good to be part of.

If this sounds like the dream kitchen job to you, reply to this posting with a short note about why you are interested in joining our great team.

Your new career awaits you.

The Merridale Team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Discounted or free food
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount
  • Vision care

Work Location: In person