Job Title: Production Cook
Location: Vancouver, BC
Wage: $20.00–$24.00 per hour + tips
Job Type: Full-time Job Description: We are looking for a reliable, efficient production cook to join our kitchen team. This role focuses on high-volume batch cooking, prep production, and ingredient processing for our food truck and catering operations. We value consistency, speed, and a strong attention to detail. Responsibilities:
- Execute batch cooking of sauces, stocks, and proteins according to standardized recipes
- Process large volumes of ingredients (dicing, slicing, portioning) efficiently and consistently
- Follow production schedules to ensure prep is completed on time for service and events
- Label, date, and rotate all produced items following food safety protocols
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized production kitchen
- Weigh and portion ingredients for catering orders and food truck restocks
- Communicate inventory needs and shortages to the Lead Cook or Chef
- Support catering and food truck teams with last-minute production requests as needed
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of professional cooking experience (production, prep, or line cooking)
- High-volume batch cooking experience is a strong asset
- Knife skills and speed are essential (consistent dicing, slicing, chopping)
- Experience following standardized recipes and production sheets
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Reliable transportation or ability to relocate to Vancouver, BC before starting (required)
Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand for 8+ hours per shift
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 kg (55 lbs) repeatedly (e.g., cases of stock, 20kg rice bags, large stock pots)
- Able to bend, reach, and squat frequently for ingredient storage and equipment access
- Comfortable working in a warm kitchen environment (production kitchen, not a food truck)
- Manual dexterity for repetitive knife work and portioning
Values (What We Look For):
- Efficiency – you work clean, fast, and without wasted motion
- Consistency – every batch meets the same standard
- Organization – you label, rotate, and store everything properly
- Reliability – you show up on time and hit production targets
- Calm under pressure – you handle high-volume days without rushing mistakes
Benefits:
- Tips
- Set schedule
- Company events
- On-site parking
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V5L 2A8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Food preparation: 2 years (required)
- Commercial Kitchen : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (required)
Location:
- Vancouver, BC V5L 2A8 (required)
Work Location: In person
