About this role
*Job Type:* Weekends and Long Weekends
*Location:* Guelph, Ontario
*Schedule:* Weekends (Saturday & Sunday), statutory holidays, and occasional weekdays
*Restaurant Hours:* 7:00 AM ? 3:00 PM
Job Description
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House in Guelph is looking for an experienced, hardworking, and reliable *Line Cook* to join our kitchen team!
We are a busy breakfast and lunch restaurant seeking someone who can work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and teamwork.
Weekend availability is mandatory, especially Saturdays, Sundays, and long weekends.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch menu items according to Stacked recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
- Work efficiently on the cooking line, including eggs, pancakes, waffles, French toast, omelettes, skillets, burgers, and other menu items.
- Handle high-volume orders during busy weekend breakfast and brunch rushes.
- Maintain consistency in food quality, taste, portion control, and presentation.
- Ensure orders are prepared accurately and within expected ticket times.
- Complete daily food preparation, stocking, and station setup before service.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation throughout the shift.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and proper food handling procedures.
- Minimize food waste and follow FIFO inventory rotation.
- Assist with kitchen opening, closing, and cleaning duties.
- Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, and management.
- Follow direction from the Kitchen Manager and management team.
- Support other kitchen stations whenever needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
- *Minimum 1 year of line cook experience preferred*, ideally in a busy breakfast, brunch, or high-volume restaurant.
- Experience cooking eggs, pancakes, omelettes, and breakfast items is a strong asset.
- Ability to handle multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining speed and accuracy.
- Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen sanitation practices.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak weekend rushes.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
- Must be punctual, dependable, and hardworking.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding kitchen duties.
- Food Handler Certification is an asset.
- Must be available to work Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays.
- Flexibility to work occasional weekdays is an asset.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wages based on experience.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- Consistent weekend shifts based on business needs.
- Employee meal discounts.
- Training and opportunities for advancement.
- Opportunity to work with an established Canadian breakfast restaurant brand.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated Line Cook who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in preparing quality food, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today to join the Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House Guelph team!
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Pay: Up to $19.00 per hour
Benefits
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Experience
- Line Cook: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person