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
