Prep Cook

Big League Food Company; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on food

Job summary

Big League Food Company is seeking a hands-on Prep Kitchen team member in our factory kitchen in Mississauga. You will support daily food preparation, knife work, salad build, and bakery prep in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and able to lift 40 lbs. English fluency and strong communication are required for seamless team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Dedicated and hardworking attitude
• Detail oriented with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in factory or food production preferred, including team management
• Able to lift 40 lbs and work in a kitchen setting

Responsibilities

• Assist with kitchen prep, including knife skills, slicing, shredding, deli slicing, and portioning.
• Prepare salads, wraps, parfait jars, sandwiches, soups, dips, dressings, and marinades.
• Roast nuts and assist with baking and decorating bakery items.
• Prepare and organize orders and packaging with accurate order sheets.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production area and equipment.
• Monitor production issues and take proactive steps to resolve them.
• Follow all quality, health & safety and food safety standards.
• Be a positive, reliable, and collaborative team member.

Skills

Dedicated

Detail oriented

Multitask

Food production

Team management

Job description

About Us

Big League Food Company is the next generation of beloved food brands. The company brings together unparalleled retail, manufacturing, sales, and support capabilities that deliver industry-leading results.

BLFC's mission is to maintain the values, quality, and independence of emerging brands as they scale to reach broader audiences. Our current brand portfolio includes Village Juicery, Dark Horse Espresso, Detour Coffee, Dear Grain Bakery, and Tori’s Bakeshop.

Position Summary

This role is part of our Prep Kitchen team in our factory kitchen, supporting daily food preparation and production. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable with kitchen prep, knife skills, shredding and slicing, deli slicing, blending dressings and marinades, building salads, wraps, parfait jars, and sandwiches, as well as roasting nuts, portioning dips, and preparing soups. The successful candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑focused environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of quality, food safety, and cleanliness. This position is for an existing vacancy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with kitchen prep, including knife skills, slicing, shredding, deli slicing, and portioning.
• Prepare salads, wraps, parfait jars, sandwiches, soups, dips, dressings, and marinades.
• Roast nuts and assist with baking and decorating bakery items.
• Prepare and organize orders and packaging while maintaining accurate order sheets.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production area, including equipment and dishwashing.
• Monitor production issues and take proactive steps to resolve them.
• Follow all quality, health & safety, and food safety standards.
• Be a positive, reliable, and collaborative team member.

What to Expect

• A fast‑paced environment with ambitious growth targets and plenty of opportunity to grow
• A challenging role with creative license and immediate impact
• Lots of delicious juice to keep you well‑nourished and energized

Qualification

• Dedicated and hardworking attitude ready to roll up your sleeves
• Detail oriented along with attention to detail will be a key asset
• Have the Ability to Multi Task
• Preferred 1-5 years experience in factory or food production along with team management experience
• Able to lift 40 lbs. comfortably and work in a fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Fluent in English and a good communicator

Compensation

A rewarding career environment, which is focused on employee development and satisfaction

• Salary: $18.00-$20.00 (including bonus & gratuities).
• Employee discount of 25% on food items

Pay & Schedule

• Salary: $18.00-$20.00 (including bonus & gratuities)
• Schedule: Sunday to Friday, 9Am to 5PM
• Full Time Role - 5 days week

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Artificial intelligence may be used to assist with resume screening.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.