Prep Cook

Old Yale Brewing; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Yale Brewing in Chilliwack is reopening its craft brewery + kitchen, seeking a Prep Cook to join the team. You will help prepare ingredients, organize workstations, support food preparation, and assist with inventory to ensure smooth shifts.

If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, have kitchen experience, follow recipes and safety standards, and can lift up to 50 lbs, you could be a great fit for our community-focused kitchen and craft beer experience.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and portion standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Food safety certification is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Passion for great food and craft beer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, sauces, garnishes, and menu components.
• Measure, portion, and package ingredients accurately.
• Maintain organized workstations and ingredient storage areas.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate inventory needs.
• Support food preparation and basic cooking duties.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Help minimize waste and support efficient kitchen operations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Lift 50 lbs

Follow recipes

Fast-paced

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

The time has finally come for Old Yale Brewing Craft Brewery + Kitchen Chilliwack to reopen its doors, but first we need to fill it with some awesome people…aka YOU!

Old Yale Brewing opened our doors way back in 1999 and since our start, we’ve always stayed true to our roots, seeking perfect balance using the finest, all-natural ingredients to craft truly one-of-a-kind beers and delicious campfire-inspired food.

We are a craft beer-loving, adventure-seeking, dog-crazed, food-obsessed, family-centric, down-to-earth team that crafts and shares exceptional experiences for our community and team members, because they deserve it!

The Role

The Prep Cook is a vital part of the OYB kitchen team, helping ensure every shift starts set up for success. From preparing ingredients and organizing workstations to supporting food preparation and inventory management, you'll help create the exceptional food and hospitality experiences our guests know and love.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, sauces, garnishes, and menu components.
• Measure, portion, and package ingredients accurately.
• Maintain organized workstations and ingredient storage areas.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate inventory needs.
• Support food preparation and basic cooking duties.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Help minimize waste and support efficient kitchen operations.

Key Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is an asset.
• Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and portion standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Food safety certification is an asset.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical work.
• Passion for great food and craft beer.

Come as you are and be who you wish. Old Yale Brewing is an equal opportunity employe

Hiring Fair

Old Yale Brewing (OYB) will be hosting a hiring fair on August 20th (11am-7pm) and 22nd (10 am-6pm).