Prep Positions

Push Operations; Banff; On-site; CAD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The Boss Kitchen & Bar in Banff is seeking organized, hardworking Prep Cooks to join our team this summer. Earn $23–$29/hour effective compensation, with a base wage of $17–$22/hour (experience-based), plus monthly gratuities and a summer retention bonus.

As part of our prep team, you'll handle vegetables, proteins, sauces, and ingredients to recipe specs, label and rotate products, and support daily kitchen prep lists while maintaining a clean, food-safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen is asset but not required.
• Food Safe certification is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, proteins, sauces, dressings, and other ingredients to recipe specifications.
• Portion and label products while maintaining proper rotation and storage.
• Assist with daily kitchen prep lists to ensure the line is ready for service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace.
• Support the culinary team with additional kitchen tasks as required.

Skills

Food prep

Time management

Attention to detail

Independence

Job description

Earn $23–$29/hour effective compensation during the summer

• Base Wage: $17.00–$22.00/hour (based on experience)
• Monthly Gratuities: Average an additional $4–$5/hour (distributed monthly based on hours worked)
• Summer Retention Bonus: Additional $2.00/hour for eligible summer team members

At The Boss Kitchen & Bar, we're committed to delivering exceptional, locally inspired Canadian cuisine. Behind every great service is a strong prep team, and we're looking for organized, hardworking Prep Cooks who take pride in quality and consistency.

What You'll Do

• Prepare vegetables, proteins, sauces, dressings, and other ingredients to recipe specifications.
• Portion and label products while maintaining proper rotation and storage.
• Assist with daily kitchen prep lists to ensure the line is ready for service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace.
• Support the culinary team with additional kitchen tasks as required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is an asset but not required.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Food Safe certification is an asset.

We invest in our team members and promote from within whenever possible.

As you develop your skills and learn additional kitchen stations, there are opportunities to advance into Line Cook and other culinary leadership positions, along with corresponding wage increases.

Why Join The Boss?

• Competitive earning potential of $23–$29/hour during the summer.
• Monthly gratuity program based on hours worked.
• Summer retention bonus.
• Opportunities for advancement and wage progression.
• Work with an experienced culinary team in the heart of Banff.
• Be part of one of Banff's highest-rated independent restaurants.

If you're passionate about food preparation, enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, and want to grow your culinary career, we'd love to hear from you.