Temporary Senior Cook

Parallel-49-Brewing-Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Parallel 49 Brewing Company in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Cook to join our Street Kitchen team. You will learn all menu items, cook and plate dishes, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen in a fast-paced environment.

This temporary role supports Beer Fest through October 31, 2026, with a potential to extend to full-time permanent employment. Prior culinary training and Food Safe certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Line Cook or similar in a restaurant.
• Knowledge of grilling, sautéing, and baking.
• Valid Food Safe certification.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and plate food according to recipes and standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and follow safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with Kitchen and Servers to deliver timely meals.
• Assist with prep and inventory as needed.
• Train new staff as required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Line Cook

Food Safety

Food Techniques

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Culinary Program

Job description

We are Parallel 49 Brewing Company, a craft brewery based in the heart of East Vancouver. We were founded in 2012 by passionate craft beer enthusiasts and have quickly become a staple in the Canadian craft beer scene. We are looking for skilled and interesting people with great attitudes to complement our team while we remain a top employer in Vancouver and the craft beer industry.

The Senior Cook is responsible for preparing food to be served in Parallel 49 Brewing Company's Street Kitchen Restaurant. You will be responsible for learning all menu items, preparing, cooking and plating food, keeping a clean and organized Kitchen and following all safety guidelines.

This is a temporary position to support through our popular Beer Fest. This position will complete on October 31, 2026 with a probability to extend to full time permanent role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and plate food in our Street Kitchen Restaurant according to Parallel 49 Brewing Company recipes and standards
• Operate the flat top, gas range, grill, fryers, and ovens safely
• Follow food safety guidelines and ensure that all food is prepared and stored safely
• Coordinate with other Kitchen team members and Servers to ensure that food is prepared and delivered in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean and organized work station, and assist with cleaning the kitchen at the end of your shift
• Set up and stock your station with necessary supplies and ingredients for service, assisting with Prep Cook duties as needed
• Assist in extra prep during slow periods
• Organize and stock line fridges during slow periods
• Assist with inventorying and ordering ingredients as needed
• Assist with dishwashing and other kitchen duties as needed
• Assist with training new staff as required
• Other reasonable duties as required

Qualifications

• 3+years of experience working as a Line Cook or similar role in a restaurant or similar setting is required
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques, including grilling, sautéing, and baking is required
• Strong understanding of food safety guidelines and possession of valid Food Safe certification
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and collaboration skills with Kitchen team, Front of House team and Guests
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Eligibility to work in Canada is required

Education Requirements

Completion of a culinary program is an asset

Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors around Kitchen equipment including flat top, gas range, grill, fryers, and ovens
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Fantastic team of people who are passionate about craft beer and sharing our brews with our community

• Employee Staff Card loaded bi-weekly with money for you to use in our Street Kitchen on food and beverage and in our retail store
• Staff discounts on food while you're working and on days off
• We love to train our people and promote from within

Parallel 49 Brewing Company is committed to building a workplace that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusivity, and ensures equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. We are an equal-opportunity employer driven by our mission of creating great beer accessible to all.

We value and respect differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, and other dimensions of diversity. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members to talk openly, grow our understanding of others' experiences and continue to learn how to improve our approaches.