Prep Cook

Prep Cook / Line Cook / Kitchen & Catering Assistant (Urgent Hire)

Brie & Banquet Wild Catering Co. Women-owned, boutique catering studio

Starting at $22–$28/hr + benefits + rapid advancement opportunities

About Us

Brie & Banquet is a fast-paced, female-owned, boutique catering company in Calgary specializing in luxury small bites, elegant grazing tables, and beautifully curated culinary experiences. We are a micro-team (fewer than 5 people) who value independence, teamwork, reliability, creativity, and an obsession with details.

We work hard, move fast, and take pride in our aesthetic, our product quality, and the exceptional care we give our clients. If you thrive in a dynamic, unconventional kitchen environment and want to grow with a business that values and rewards true commitment this is the opportunity for you. Explore what we do:

IMPORTANT AVAILABILITY — DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE TIMES

You MUST be available:

• Mondays: 8am – 3pm
• Fridays: 8am – 3pm
• Saturdays: 5am start
• Occasional early-morning Sundays
• Additional hours during high-volume weeks/seasonal peaks

If you are not available for these exact days and times, please do not apply.

Position Overview

We are urgently hiring a skilled, reliable, fast-moving Prep Cook / Line Cook / Kitchen + Catering Assistant who can also support our cleaning + organizational needs.

This is not a traditional kitchen job. This role blends:

• Prep cook & line cook duties
• Catering production
• Kitchen support
• Client-facing tasks and pickups
• Cleaning + facility upkeep
• Light admin, packaging, and organization
• Creative canapés and small-bite assembly

You will work closely with everyone on our team and must be able to thrive in a small, high-output environment where everyone contributes and nothing is "not my job."

Key Responsibilities Kitchen + Cooking Duties

• Assist with prep, cooking, and kitchen management.
• Prepare hot and cold small bites, canapés, hors d'oeuvres, salads, and grazing table components.
• Execute recipes with flawless presentation according to brand standards.
• Prep produce, fruit, vegetables, meats, cheeses, garnishes, and charcuterie.
• Assist with canape assembly, plating, and creative finishing.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (including meat slicer).
• Maintain impeccable food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Support efficient workflow with a fierce sense of urgency you must work fast, clean, and precise.
• Occasionally deliver orders or assist onsite at catering events.

Cleaning + Organization Duties

(ATTENTION CLEAN FREAKS AND MASTER ORGANIZERS This is for you)

• Clean and maintain the entire facility: kitchen, staff washroom, office/meeting area.
• Wash dishes and put them away correctly and neatly.
• Sanitize all kitchen surfaces and high-touch areas.
• Clean windows, fridge doors, glass surfaces, mirrors.
• Sweep and mop floors; maintain spotless workspaces.
• Dust shelves and clean/organize displayware rentals.
• Empty trash & recycling, replace liners.
• Restock supplies in the kitchen and washroom.
• Assist with kitchen stock organization and ingredient rotation.
• Perform packaging, labeling, and light admin work as needed.
• Follow cleaning procedures and safety guidelines; report maintenance issues.

General Support + Teamwork

• Collaborate with a small but mighty team to maintain efficiency.
• Help with client pickups, packaging, menu card printing, and organization.
• Take direction but also show initiative—be adaptable, cheerful, and ready to hustle.
• Support smooth daily kitchen operations, no matter the task.

Requirements

• Previous professional kitchen experience required

(Culinary students welcome if you are skilled + naturally fast + detail-oriented.)

• Valid driver's license + reliable personal vehicle (deliveries + events required).
• AHS Food Safety certification.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 30lbs easily.
• MUST work exceptionally well under pressure - our timelines move fast.
• MUST have aggressive attention to detail and immaculate standards.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and self-motivation.
• Passion for food, hospitality, aesthetics, and client experience.
• Ability to work independently in a small kitchen environment.
• Must have very strong English speaking, writing and reading skills.

Hours & Compensation

• hours/week depending on bookings + seasonality
• $22–$28/hour to start based on skill + speed
• Performance-based raises if we thrive, you thrive
• Health, Wellness & Dental Benefits after 3 months
• Room for rapid advancement as we grow

Visit to learn more about our work, our standards, and our aesthetic.

If you want a role that is diverse, creative, fast-paced, deeply satisfying, and offers huge potential for growth we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have a reliable personal vehicle?

Experience:

• Kitchen: 1 year (required)
• Cooking: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person