Prep Cook/ Line Cook - State & Main

Job summary

Prepare and portion ingredients according to recipes and prep lists, keep stations stocked, and maintain safe food storage, labeling, and rotation. Keep work areas and equipment clean, assist with deliveries and line service, and complete opening and closing duties.

Job details

We're hiring! At State & Main Kitchen + Bar, we bring elevated comfort food, handcrafted cocktails and a vibrant downtown atmosphere to your neighbourhood—because great dining should always be close to home. Whether it’s Happy Hour, date night or a casual catch-up, State & Main is the perfect place to Get Together. Our success starts with our team. We hire genuine, hardworking people who thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment where hospitality comes first. From front-of-house to back-of-house, every team member plays a role in delivering an experience that keeps guests coming back. We offer growth opportunities, hands-on training and a supportive team culture that strives to make an impact every day. Prep Cook Opportunity – Be Part of Our Team! Your Role We’re looking for a Prep Cook who loves creating delicious dishes and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll play a key role in preparing high-quality meals that keep our guests coming back. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about food, we’d love to have you on board! Why You’ll Love Working With Us Competitive pay that rewards your hard work 20% employee dining discount at participating Recipe brands Flexible scheduling so you can balance work and life Growth and development opportunities to build your skills within the restaurant Career advancement with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands A fun, energetic team environment where every shift is dynamic and engaging What You’ll Do Prepare ingredients for service including washing, chopping, slicing, portioning, and measuring according to recipes and kitchen standards. Follow prep lists and direction from kitchen leadership to ensure all stations are stocked and ready for service. Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation to support food safety and minimize waste. Keep your prep area clean, organized, and sanitized throughout your shift. Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries, ensuring products are stored correctly. Support the line team during service with additional prep or basic tasks as needed. Complete opening and closing duties, including cleaning equipment and workspaces. What You Bring Previous kitchen experience or food prep experience is an asset, but we’re happy to train the right person. Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes accurately. Good time management skills. Ability to work well with a team and support others. Comfort in a fast-paced environment and staying organized under pressure. Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen. Apply online today and become part of the team! Some opportunities may exist with our Franchise partners, which are independently owned and operated. At State & Main, our core value is "Taking Care of People." We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued and supported. Our commitment to this value shapes how we build our teams, support our franchisees, and ensure everyone can reach their full potential. We are also committed to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. If you require an accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at careers@franworks.com.

What you’ll do

Prepare and portion ingredients according to recipes and prep lists, keep stations stocked, and maintain safe food storage, labeling, and rotation. Keep work areas and equipment clean, assist with deliveries and line service, and complete opening and closing duties.

Requirements

Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is an asset, but training is available for the right candidate. Applicants should be detail-oriented, organized, able to follow recipes, manage time, work well with a team, and maintain a clean and safe kitchen in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Employee Dining Discount
• Flexible Scheduling
• Growth And Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Hands-On Training
• Supportive Team Culture

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• working under pressure. · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food Preparation
• Recipe Accuracy
• Attention To Detail
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Food Safety
• Food Storage And Rotation
• Sanitation
• Inventory Receiving And Organization
• Kitchen Cleaning
• Working Under Pressure

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality

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