Lead Assembly Cook

Description At Lufa Farms, we’re on a mission to create a better food system by growing food where people live and growing it responsibly. Through our production kitchen, we prepare ready-to-eat meals that reflect our commitment to quality, food safety, and sustainability. To support the opening of our new kitchen, we’re looking for a Lead Assembly Cook to join the team.

In this hands-on, execution-focused role, you’ll actively prepare meals while supporting and overseeing assembly cooks during daily production. You’ll ensure standardized recipes are applied accurately, portions are consistent, and finished products meet quality standards in a structured, high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities Prepare meals by strictly following standardized recipes;

Operate combi ovens safely and efficiently;

Wash, peel, and cut vegetables;

Prepare rice, meat, and chicken using combi ovens;

Supervise and support assembly cooks during daily production;

Ensure recipes, portions, and assembly standards are consistently followed;

Monitor product quality and consistency across all prepared items;

Communicate recipe clarifications or issues to kitchen leadership;

Handle food according to hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards;

Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations;

Follow internal procedures, recipes, and health and safety guidelines.

Requirements 2 to 4 years of experience in a professional kitchen or food production environment;

Experience operating combi ovens;

Strong basic kitchen skills (knife work, preparation, cooking);

Ability to follow recipes accurately and work efficiently;

Comfortable guiding and coordinating other kitchen staff;

Fluent in English (mandatory); French is an asset;

Availability to work weekends;

Reliable, organized, and able to work well in a team.

Assets

MAPAQ certification or food safety training.

Schedule

Full-time position, Night shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, Saturday to Wednesday);

Schedule includes weekends;

Compensation & Benefits Salary is to be determined based on the experience and knowledge of the candidate;

You’ll be eligible to participate in the firm’s health insurance, dental, and disability programs after completion of a probationary period (paid 50% by the employee and 50% by Lufa Farms);

Access to TELUS Health Virtual Care (direct contact to health professionals by phone, video, or chat) and the Employee and Family Assistance Program (professional, short-term counselling, covering a broad range of interpersonal issues);

30% discount on your Lufa Farms basket.