Cook

Fresh Prep ??; Montreal; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 90 days

Exclusive food perks

Job summary

Fresh Prep in Montreal, QC, is hiring for a kitchen role focused on high-volume production and delivery-ready meals. You will prepare proteins, sides, and sauces, follow recipes and HACCP standards, and ensure top quality and on-time fulfillment within a CFIA-regulated facility. The role requires a Culinary Diploma with Red Seal preferred, plus 2 years of relevant experience and a valid Food Safety Certification.

This position offers a Monday–Saturday schedule with shift 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Culinary Diploma required; Red Seal Certification preferred.
• 2 years of kitchen experience in a high-volume food production environment.
• Valid Food Safety Certification.
• Experience in banquet or catering services strongly preferred.
• Organized and efficient in food production and processing.
• Problem solver mentality with adaptable communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proteins, sides, and sauces for Ready to Eat products for DTC delivery.
• Follow recipes and HACCP standards as directed by Executives.
• Ensure product quality, taste, presentation, and on-time, complete order fulfillment within a CFIA-registered facility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary Diploma

Red Seal Certification (preferred)

Job description

Meet Fresh Prep — Western Canada’s most convenient and sustainable meal kit delivery service.

As a certified B Corporation, we make convenient eating healthy and sustainable for the communities we operate in. We source quality local ingredients whenever possible, and deliver in reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging. We offer 10 chef-created meal kit recipes each week, with options for many lifestyles and preferences including vegetarian and vegan.

We're proud to be recognized as a workplace where innovation meets impact. Our numerous accolades - including BC's Top Employers 2025, placement on The Globe and Mail's prestigious Canada's Top Growing Companies list and recognition as one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies - reflect our commitment to excellence in both customer experience and employee satisfaction. Our collaborative culture brings together passionate food lovers, sustainability champions, and tech innovators who are reshaping the future of food delivery.

Who You Are

• You maintain the highest standards of cleanliness during the whole cooking process.
• You have experience in a high-volume professional kitchen and are able to accurately follow recipes.
• You are familiar with traditional cooking methods and also modern techniques such as sous-vide and combi ovens.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Preparing proteins, sides and sauces for a variety of Ready to Eat products for a direct to consumer delivery business.
• Following recipes and HACCP standards as directed by the Executive Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef.
• Be fully accountable for all product quality, taste, presentation as well as on time, and in full order fulfillment within a CFIA registered facility.

What We Are Looking For:

• Culinary Diploma required; Red Seal Certification preferred.
• 2 years of kitchen experience or equivalent in a high-volume food production environment.
• Valid Food Safety Certification.
• Experience in banquet or catering services strongly preferred.
• Organized and efficient in food production and processing.
• A problem solver’s mentality; you see problems as opportunities and see the benefit of doing things differently.
• Strong communication skills, ability to adjust your communication style to different audiences, relay information clearly and concisely.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and timely execution.

What You Can Expect:

• Hourly Wage: $22.50.
• Shift Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• An energetic, inclusive workplace where your voice matters and your contributions drive real impact.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days.
• Exclusive food perks that let you experience our amazing products.
• The opportunity to be part of a certified B-Corporation making a tangible difference in sustainable food systems.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!