Prep Cook

Push Operations; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Growth opportunities

High-energy kitchen

Community-focused brand

Job summary

Original Joe’s in Lethbridge, Alberta is seeking a Prep Cook who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen. If you love working with fresh ingredients and take pride in consistent taste and presentation, we want you on our team.

Join a high-energy environment with competitive hourly pay plus tips, growth opportunities, and a community-focused brand. You’ll prepare menu items, keep stations clean, and support the kitchen team during busy shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in prep or on the line in a high-volume kitchen.
• Passion for cooking and delivering great dishes.
• Strong attention to detail and plating standards.
• Calm and focused under pressure.
• Commitment to a clean, safe, and team-driven work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to specification, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.
• Assist in prepping ingredients and setting up stations, following recipes and kitchen guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Collaborate with your kitchen team, communicating effectively to ensure smooth service during busy shifts.
• Monitor food stock and supplies, assisting with inventory management and minimizing waste.
• Work efficiently to meet kitchen demands, ensuring orders are prepared quickly without sacrificing quality.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning tasks and equipment maintenance as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Job description

At Original Joe’s, we believe in keeping things simple—great food, great drinks, and a welcoming place where everyone feels at home. Since day one, we’ve been committed to delivering genuine hospitality in a casual setting. We’re the go-to spot for friends, families, and neighbors to gather, share a meal, and create lasting memories. Whether it’s for a casual lunch, after-work drinks, or a lively weekend, our guests know they can count on us for a laid-back atmosphere and consistently great experiences.

We’re looking for a Prep Cook who’s passionate about creating great food in a fast-paced kitchen. If you love working with fresh ingredients, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy being part of a dynamic kitchen team, we’d love to have you join us!

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation – Hourly wage plus tips
• Growth Opportunities – We promote from within
• High-Energy Kitchen Culture – Join a supportive and driven team
• Community-Focused Brand – Be part of something meaningful

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items to specification, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.
• Assist in prepping ingredients and setting up stations, following recipes and kitchen guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Collaborate with your kitchen team, communicating effectively to ensure smooth service during busy shifts.
• Monitor food stock and supplies, assisting with inventory management and minimizing waste.
• Work efficiently to meet kitchen demands, ensuring orders are prepared quickly without sacrificing quality.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning tasks and equipment maintenance as required.

What You Bring:

• Experience working prep or on the line in a high-volume kitchen (or a strong willingness to learn)
• Passion for cooking and delivering great dishes consistently
• Strong attention to detail and plating standards
• Calm and focused under pressure
• Commitment to a clean, safe, and team-driven work environment

If you\'re ready to bring your culinary skills to the team. we\'d love to meet you. Join the team at Original Joe\'s and help us serve up something great!