Prep Cook/Line Cook (North York)

About us We are a culinary team operating as a partner kitchen with CookUnity, a meal delivery platform that connects talented chefs with customers. Our role is to cook and portion chef-designed recipes into individual, ready-to-heat meals that go out to real customers every week. Our focus is on delivering high-quality Thai cuisine and contemporary Thai-inspired dishes, combining authentic flavours with creative twists for a growing customer base. It's production-focused work where quality, consistency, and care go into every single tray. We work in a shared kitchen environment alongside other teams, so being a positive kitchen neighbour is just as important as being a great cook. What you'll be doing - Prepping ingredients to spec: precise cuts, consistent portions, mise en place ready before production begins - Cooking and assembling recipes to exact standards for individual portioned meals - Batch cooking large quantities while maintaining quality from the first tray to the last - Managing your station: keeping it clean, organized, and clear so other teams can work comfortably alongside you - Labelling, dating, and storing products following FIFO and food safety standards - Communicating inventory needs and flagging quality issues to the lead cook promptly - Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and surfaces throughout and at the end of your shift What we're looking for - Saturday and Sunday shift 4 am - 2 pm - Reliable transportation: Our shift starts at 4 AM; having your own way to get here consistently is essential - Strong knife skills: Comfortable, accurate, and efficient with a knife; speed and safety go hand in hand for you - Collaborative and courteous: We share the kitchen with multiple other teams; you're respectful of shared spaces, equipment, and schedules, and you communicate well with people outside your crew - A team-first attitude: You take direction well, follow recipes and instructions as given, and bring good energy to the kitchen every day - Attention to detail: Consistency matters to you; you hold yourself to a high standard whether it's the 1st tray or the 100th - Perceptiveness and initiative: You read the kitchen, anticipate what's needed next, and jump in without being asked - Food Safety Knowledge: Food handler certificate and good manufacturing practices - Physical stamina: Comfortable standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in a fast-paced workplace - 1–2 years of kitchen experience: Skilled or high-volume cooking background preferred - Nice to have: Asian cooking experience - Familiarity with Asian flavour profiles, ingredients, and cooking techniques is a strong asset and will definitely catch our eye — though it's not a requirement to apply. What we offer - Competitive pay at $25/hr - Consistent day shift schedule, so your evenings are yours - A dynamic shared kitchen setting where you'll work alongside talented teams from different culinary backgrounds - A supportive team culture where hard work is noticed and appreciated - Meals provided during shift - Room to grow with us as production levels increase We'd love to hear from you! Send us your resume along with a short note about your kitchen background — what you've cooked, where you've worked, and why this role appeals to you. If you have catering, meal prep, or Asian cuisine experience, be sure to mention it. We move quickly for the right person. Pay: From $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 18.0 – 22.0 per week Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pd9kz