Prep Cook/line Cook

**PART-TIME PREP / LINE COOK**:

- Tuesday-Saturday | Shifts between 6 AM and 5 PM_

**WAGE**: $17.20/hour + participation in tip pool
**START DATE**: ASAP

ABOUT US

At **C'est Tout Bakery & Bistro**, we’re a fast-paced, high-volume bakery and bistro located in downtown Smiths Falls. Known for our daily lunch specials, takeout meals, and from-scratch baked goods, we serve loyal regulars, catering clients, and visitors alike. Our team takes pride in crafting food that feels both special and familiar.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a skilled **Prep / Line Cook** who thrives in a busy kitchen and brings strong organizational skills and efficiency to their station. You’ll support the daily production of high-quality dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and well-established recipes. Your ability to follow prep plans, manage time effectively, and uphold cleanliness standards is essential.

If you’re energized by a fast-moving environment and enjoy working independently while contributing to a collaborative team, this could be your next opportunity.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Follow daily prep lists and recipes as outlined by the Kitchen Manager and Chef
- Label, stock, and organize ingredients to ensure smooth kitchen flow
- Measure and portion ingredients according to specifications
- Wash, chop, and prepare produce and proteins as required
- Execute basic cooking techniques (reducing sauces, parboiling, braising)
- Assemble and prepare simple dishes and components for service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workspace
- Ensure all food items are stored and rotated properly
- Adhere to nutrition, hygiene, and food safety standards
- Complete other kitchen duties as assigned

WHO YOU ARE
- Naturally organized, with a methodical approach to your work
- Comfortable working independently and managing your prep schedule
- Dependable, punctual, and take ownership of your responsibilities
- Steady under pressure in a high-volume setting
- Positive and communicative teammate with a balanced temperament
- Experienced working in a commercial kitchen (please include references)
- Skilled with knives and familiar with standard cuts and techniques
- Comfortable using commercial kitchen equipment safely
- Open to learning, coachable, and receptive to feedback
- Culinary school experience is an asset but not required

CONDITIONS
- Must be available Tuesday through Saturday, between 6 AM and 5 PM
- Must hold or be willing to obtain Safe Food Handling Certification
- Holiday closure: 2-week annual break over Christmas

WHAT WE OFFER
- Respectful, self-managed work environment — no micromanaging
- Competitive pay, shared tips, employee benefits program
- Opportunities for growth, cross-training, and skill development
- Supportive team culture where quality and consistency come first

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

We hire grown-ups and we will treat you like one. You will be expected to take responsibility for yourself; we do not micromanage. We are building a team of competent and highly engaged team members whose goal is to provide high quality products and customer service to our family of clients and customers.

We provide competitive wages, opportunities for growth and training, an employee benefits program and a supportive team environment.

**HOW TO APPLY**

If this challenge excites you, we’re gonna get along just fine

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- prep/line cook: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-19