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Lead Cook

Oversee assigned kitchen stations and support culinary staff in a premium event environment. Responsibilities include implementing production schedules and maintaining high standards for food quality and safety.

  • On-site
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posted Jul 20, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Classification: Lead Cook Department: Hospitality Reports to: Sous Chef Wage: $26.85 At Canucks Sports & Entertainment, we are excited to be in the business of creating memorable moments for our fans and guests. We are now inviting enthusiastic, passionate individuals to join our event staff team and be part of the excitement during Canucks games, Warriors games, and concerts at Rogers Arena. We can’t wait to meet you! POSITION OVERVIEW: Cooks have the opportunity to work and receive valuable training in a premium kitchen environment. This is a part-time, hourly, events-based position. A typical shift includes: * Overseeing an assigned station in the kitchen * Assisting Chef de Parties by providing support to culinary staff * Working and training in the kitchen environment * Formulating and implementing prep lists and production schedules * Maintaining food and kitchen safety with a focus on food preparation standards * Focusing on presentation, food quality, and service quality within each kitchen environment * Other duties as required REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALFICATIONS: * Must be able to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays with various start times based on the kitchen needs * Must be able to safely lift up to 40 lbs. * Must be able to stand during scheduled shift, withstand repetitive walking, reaching, and bending for long periods of time * Positive attitude and a willingness to learn * Completion of Food Safe Certificate is an asset * A strong understanding of and commitment to uphold our company values of discipline, respect, excellent, attitude, and mindset (DREAM) * Non-Canadian residents must hold a valid work permit with a minimum of 8 months of validity remaining * This is an onsite role at Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to create a workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and represents our beautiful, unique community. We value unique perspectives, ideas, and creativity that support a diverse, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Canucks Sports & Entertainment is committed to building and supporting a diverse team. This position will remain open until filled. CLAC, LOCAL 501 BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

What you’ll do

Oversee assigned kitchen stations and support culinary staff in a premium event environment. Responsibilities include implementing production schedules and maintaining high standards for food quality and safety.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays and be physically capable of lifting 40 lbs. A Food Safe Certificate is considered an asset.

Other relevant skills

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  • Kitchen Station Oversight
  • Culinary Support
  • Prep List Formulation
  • Production Scheduling
  • Food Safety
  • Food Presentation
  • Quality Control
  • Kitchen Management
  • Food Quality Assurance And Control
  • Positivity
  • Willingness To Learn
  • Creativity
  • Food Preparation
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Enthusiasm

Job areas

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Trades
  • Lead Cook
  • Cook
  • Cooks
  • Cooks, Restaurant

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week