Prep Cook Jobs in Montréal
Prep is the most reliable way into a Montréal kitchen without experience. You work day shifts, you learn knife skills and recipes at a sane pace, and the chef gets to watch you for a few weeks before a line spot opens up.
Also called: commis, kitchen prep, food prep
7 openings in the app
Open on Waldo
7 shown
What it pays in Montréal
Québec minimum wage is $16.60 an hour, and $13.30 an hour for employees who receive tips, in effect since May 1, 2026.
What the job involves
- Butcher, portion and break down proteins and produce
- Make stocks, sauces, dressings and batch components from recipe
- Label, date and rotate everything in the walk-in
- Set up station mise en place for the evening line
- Keep the prep area and equipment clean and organised
Who hires for this role
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Bakeries
- Cafés
How hiring works on Waldo
- Create your profile once — experience, availability, roles and neighbourhoods.
- Swipe through real openings that match what you asked for.
- When the venue swipes back, a chat opens automatically.
- Arrange a trial shift or interview directly in the conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Is prep cook a good first kitchen job?
It is the best one. Prep shifts are usually daytime, the pressure is lower than service, and you build the two things that get you promoted: knife skills and recipe consistency. Most line cooks in Montréal started in prep or the dish pit.
What hours does prep work?
Mostly mornings and early afternoons — commonly something like 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — because prep has to be done before service starts. That makes it one of the few kitchen roles that does not require working nights.
What skills should I show on a prep application?
Knife work, comfort with recipes and measurements, food safety awareness, and reliability. If you have any food handling certification, list it. If you do not, say you can start immediately and are willing to do a trial — availability wins a lot of prep jobs.
Where this role is hiring
Other roles hiring now
Related guides
Find your next shift
Create a profile once, swipe on the jobs you actually want, and chat directly with the venue when you match.
- Free for job seekers and venues
- Live in Greater Montréal
- Bilingual — English and French