Prep Cook
The Prep Cook is responsible for setting up and stocking stations, as well as cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils. Key duties also involve checking ingredient quality and prepping items according to recipes while maintaining portion control.
- On-site
- Kitchener, ON
- Posted Mar 13, 2026
- Apply by Mar 13, 2027
- 1 position
Job summary
Overview Why You Want to Work Here: We offer weekly pay and competitive wages Flexible scheduling Opportunity to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short-term disability benefits Discounted shift meals and a 25% discount when dining as a guest Opportunities – we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow Who We Are: It all began with a single family-owned restaurant and the vision to give people something special: a connection to seafood and the coast. Over fifty years later, every seat in our over 500 restaurant family is an extension of that founding passion. We proudly set the table for our guests’ favorite meals and moments because we are more than just a place to eat and work. We are part of the communities we serve, and this is where new friends become familiar faces. Your responsibilities as a Prep Cook will include, but are not limited to: Setting up and stocking prep and line stations Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients Prepping items according to recipes, quantity calls, and specification while maintaining portion control systems Inspecting food preparation and serving areas, tools, and equipment to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices What it Takes to Succeed (Physical Job Requirements) Must meet the minimum age requirement and authorized to work in the country you are applying Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 45 pounds safely Ability to move about the restaurant and remain standing for an 8 – 12 hour shift Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. BIG plans are on the horizon for Red Lobster. Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time than now to be a part of the Red Lobster Family! ***We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who provides a welcoming workplace for everyone. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status*** This role is posted continuously. Although we may not have an immediate opening, we encourage you to apply, and we will reach out when a position becomes available. Pay Range CAD $17.60 - CAD $22.00 /Hr.
What you’ll do
The Prep Cook is responsible for setting up and stocking stations, as well as cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils. Key duties also involve checking ingredient quality and prepping items according to recipes while maintaining portion control.
Requirements
Candidates must meet minimum age and work authorization requirements and possess the physical ability to bend, reach, stoop, and safely lift up to 45 pounds. Success in this role requires being a team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
Benefits
• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Short-term Disability • Discounted Shift Meals • Dining Discount
Other relevant skills
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- Stocking
- Cleaning
- Sanitizing
- Organizing
- Quality Checking
- Ingredient Freshness Checking
- Recipe Adherence
- Portion Control
- Food Safety
- Sanitary Practices
- Lifting
- Attention To Detail
- Multi-tasking
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Trades
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Mar 13, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
