Prep & Line Chef (Full-Time)

Now Hiring: Overnight Prep & Line Chef – Full-Time

Location: 103 Manville Rd, Scarborough, ON
Pay: Starting at $23/hour
Shift: Overnight Shift – Regular Full-Time Hours
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are a growing food production company looking for an experienced Overnight Prep & Line Chef to join our commercial kitchen team.

This is not an entry-level position. The successful candidate must have hands-on experience working in a commercial/hot kitchen and high-volume bulk cooking environment.

Experience preparing meals for senior living homes, hospitals, healthcare facilities, schools, catering operations, or other institutional food-service environments is strongly preferred.

Our overnight team prepares fresh meals for local schools and senior living facilities, so reliability, food safety, consistency, and the ability to meet strict production timelines are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook large-volume/bulk meals according to standardized recipes and production requirements.
• Work confidently in a fast-paced commercial and hot kitchen environment.
• Follow dietary requirements, allergen protocols, portion standards, and food safety procedures.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation in accordance with HACCP and Public Health standards.
• Inspect ingredients for quality and freshness and assist with inventory control.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Complete overnight production on schedule so all morning orders are ready for packing and delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of relevant professional cooking experience; bulk/high-volume cooking experience is required.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, hot kitchen, senior living facility, hospital, institutional kitchen, or large-scale catering operation is strongly preferred.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate or ability to obtain one before starting.
• Must be available and reliable for regular overnight shifts.
• Must be comfortable working with dietary restrictions and allergy protocols.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift approximately 40–50 lbs when required.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Must have a valid Canadian work permit or other legal authorization to work in Canada.

Important

This is not an entry-level position. Please apply only if you have relevant professional kitchen experience, particularly with bulk/high-volume cooking.

We are hiring immediately and are looking for candidates who are available to start as soon as possible.

What We Offer

Starting Pay: $22.00/hour
Stable Employment: Regular, consistent full-time hours
Growth Opportunities: Opportunity to grow as our company expands
Meaningful Work: Prepare meals that serve local children and seniors
Supportive Team: Join a growing food-production operation with an experienced team

How to Apply

Please submit your resume highlighting your commercial kitchen and bulk-cooking experience, current availability, and earliest possible start date.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Pay: $23.00-$30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person