Daytime Prep Cook

Published By Northland; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in tip pool

Group medical and dental plan

Employee Discount Program

Daily staff meal

Job summary

Published By Northland in Vancouver is seeking a Prep Cook to set up the kitchen for service, ensuring stations have the ingredients, components, and support to execute at the highest level.

You will work with the kitchen leadership team, contributing to a culture rooted in Care, Curiosity, and Community while developing techniques, discipline, and habits that define exceptional cooks.

Qualifications

• Motivated culinary professional with a genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• Reliable, organized, and committed to producing quality work with consistency.
• Collaborative teammate values communication, respect, and supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, recipes, and components with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Execute prep tasks according to Published recipes, specifications, and culinary standards.
• Take pride in the quality, freshness, and presentation of every product prepared.
• Develop strong foundational culinary techniques while continually refining your skills.
• Contribute to the overall quality of the menu through disciplined preparation and execution.
• Complete daily prep efficiently and accurately to ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for service.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and well-stocked workspace throughout the shift.
• Communicate proactively with kitchen leadership regarding prep progress, product shortages, or operational needs.
• Support multiple areas of the kitchen as priorities shift throughout the day.
• Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and organizational duties with consistency and care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

Team player

Adaptable

Job description

As Prep Cook, you play an essential role in setting the kitchen up for success. Through exceptional preparation, organization, and attention to detail, you ensure every station has the ingredients, components, and support needed to execute service at the highest level.

Working alongside the kitchen leadership team, you contribute to a culture rooted in Care, Curiosity, and Community while developing the technical skills, discipline, and habits that define exceptional cooks. Every task you complete contributes directly to the quality, consistency, and success of the Published experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Culinary Excellence

• Prepare ingredients, recipes, and components with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Execute prep tasks according to Published recipes, specifications, and culinary standards.
• Take pride in the quality, freshness, and presentation of every product prepared.
• Develop strong foundational culinary techniques while continually refining your skills.
• Contribute to the overall quality of the menu through disciplined preparation and execution.

Service & Operations

• Complete daily prep efficiently and accurately to ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for service.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and well-stocked workspace throughout the shift.
• Communicate proactively with kitchen leadership regarding prep progress, product shortages, or operational needs.
• Support multiple areas of the kitchen as priorities shift throughout the day.
• Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and organizational duties with consistency and care.

Team & Culture

• Foster a culture rooted in Care, Curiosity, and Community.
• Support teammates through collaboration, professionalism, and a willingness to help wherever needed.
• Receive coaching with openness while actively seeking opportunities to learn and improve.
• Contribute positively to the kitchen environment through reliability, respect, and a strong work ethic.
• Recognize that every prep task contributes to the success of the entire team.

Standards & Accountability

• Uphold Published standards across food quality, organization, cleanliness, and execution.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and company policies consistently.
• Handle ingredients, equipment, and tools with care and professionalism.
• Take ownership of your work by completing tasks accurately, efficiently, and to the expected standard.
• Maintain an organized workspace that reflects pride, discipline, and attention to detail.

WHO YOU ARE

A motivated culinary professional with a genuine passion for food, hospitality, and learning.

Reliable, organized, and committed to producing quality work with consistency and attention to detail.

A collaborative teammate who values communication, respect, and supporting others.

Curious and eager to develop your culinary knowledge, welcoming feedback as an opportunity to grow.

Adaptable and dependable, able to prioritize tasks while maintaining focus in a fast-paced kitchen.

Committed to building the habits, discipline, and technical foundation required for long-term success in professional kitchens.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Exceptional service begins long before the first guest arrives. The Prep Cook plays a vital role in creating the foundation for every successful service by ensuring the kitchen is prepared, organized, and ready to perform at the highest level. Through Care, Curiosity, and Community, this role contributes to the consistency, quality, and teamwork that define the Published experience while building the skills needed for a successful culinary career.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and expectations associated with this position. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on the needs of the restaurant. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support the continued success of Published on Main.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Participation in our tip pool program to boost your income.
• Group medical and dental plan, available after successful completion of a 3 month probationary period.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Daily staff meal.

*All applicants must legally be permitted to work in Canada.

Our goal is to be representative of our community, by fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where every person has an equal opportunity to enjoy a successful career. Hiring decisions are made based on qualifications and operational needs, not influenced by race, colour, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth, unrelated criminal conviction, or any other protected ground. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.