Job Description

Job Title: Prep Cook (3 Positions Available)


Company: The Soup Meister's Nephew


Location: North Vancouver, BC



Job Type: Full-Time





About Us:


The Soup Meister's Nephew is a dynamic and thriving culinary establishment renowned for its dedication to crafting exceptional soups, stews, stocks, and broths. Our high-volume production kitchen serves a diverse customer base through fast-casual dining, cold-retail offerings, and wholesale distribution. We take pride in our commitment to quality, freshness, and flavor, and we're looking for a skilled Prep Cook to join our culinary team.



Position Overview:


As a Prep Cook at The Soup Meister's Nephew, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of our kitchen. You'll be responsible for preparing a variety of ingredients for use in our soups, stews, stocks, and broths. With precision and consistency, meet the demands of our fast-casual service, retail sales, and wholesale distribution. This is a hands-on position that requires a passion for culinary excellence, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume environment. Intermediate to Advanced knife skills are a must.


The ideal candidate will be a graduate of VCC Culinary Arts program (or similar) and/or have 1-3 years experience gained from a reputable restaurant.



Key Responsibilities:

Prepare fresh ingredients for use in soups, stews, stocks, and broths according to established recipes and quality standards Assist in the efficient operation of the kitchen, ensuring timely production to meet customer demand Execute food preparation tasks with precision and attention to detail, maintaining consistency in size, shape, flavor and presentation Contribute to inventory management by monitoring stock levels, rotating ingredients, and minimizing waste Provide excellent customer service by interacting with customers during point-of-sale transactions and addressing any inquiries regarding our culinary offerings Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and organized workspace Portioning of soups to a high level of consistency Labeling, Inventorying, Stocking and Displaying soups for retail sales Other general kitchen duties as required


Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Prep Cook in a high-volume production kitchen Strong knowledge of food safety practices and culinary techniques; FoodSafe Level 1 mandatory Intermediate to Advanced knife skills Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Customer service-oriented mindset with a friendly and approachable demeanour Point of Sales and Customer interactions considered an asset Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays


Perks and Benefits:

Competitive compensation Opportunities for professional development and growth Employee discounts on our culinary offerings Collaborative and supportive work environment Pooled Cash Tips

- Latest shift worked is 7pm - Pursue your passion for culinary arts without the demand of typical restaurant hours



If you are a passionate and experienced Prep Cook who thrives in a high-volume kitchen, we invite you to join our team at The Soup Meister's Nephew. Apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter to the link provided detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.



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