Restaurant Cook

NOW HIRING Restaurant Cook

Grand Harbour Marina's Dockyard Grill
· Lagoon City, Brechin, ON
· on the shores of Lake Simcoe

Flexible Scheduling

The Dockyard Grill at Grand Harbour Marina looking for kitchen staff now!

Grand Harbour Marina is a premier waterfront destination located in Lagoon City, Brechin, Ontario — on the beautiful east shore of Lake Simcoe. Under new ownership and management, we are transforming this iconic marina community into a destination defined by elevated service, exceptional amenities, and a genuine passion for life on the water.

Dockyard Grill is a busy waterfront restaurant located at Grand Harbour Marina in beautiful Lagoon City on Lake Simcoe. We’re looking for dependable, hardworking and motivated Cooks & Kitchen Staff to join our team.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in preparing great food and understand the importance of cleanliness, organization and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for team members who can assist with food preparation, line cooking, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, receiving and storing food products, and supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods.

Previous kitchen or restaurant experience is an asset, but we’re also willing to train the right candidates who have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Full-time and part-time positions available. Daytime, evening and weekend availability is required.

Join the team at Dockyard Grill at Grand Harbour Marina and work in a fun, fast-paced waterfront environment!

This is a rare chance to join the opening kitchen team of a brand-new waterfront dining destination before doors open to the public. As a Line Cook or Prep Cook, you’ll work alongside our culinary leadership to bring an elevated, creative menu to life — executing each dish with precision, consistency, and genuine pride from the very first service.

We’re looking for passionate, skilled, and hardworking kitchen professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, take real ownership of their station, and understand that exceptional food is built on discipline, teamwork, and a relentless commitment to quality. Whether you’re a seasoned line cook ready to step into a high-profile new concept or a talented prep cook looking to build your career in a serious kitchen — we want to hear from you.

• Execute all dishes to recipe specification, portion standard, and plating presentation on every cover — no exceptions
• Maintain complete readiness of your assigned station throughout service — stocked, prepped, organized, and clean
• Complete thorough line checks before each service to confirm all product is prepped, portioned, labelled, dated, and ready
• Manage ticket flow efficiently during service — working accurately and calmly under pressure in a high-volume environment
• Communicate clearly and professionally with the pass, expo, and front-of-house team to ensure seamless, timed service
• Maintain an expert working knowledge of all menu items, allergens, preparation methods, and plating standards
• Adapt quickly to menu changes, daily specials, and evolving preparation techniques as directed by culinary leadership

• Execute all prep tasks to recipe specification including butchery, vegetable preparation, sauce production, marination, and mise en place
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality and consistency at every stage of preparation and production
• Inspect all incoming ingredients for quality, freshness, and specification compliance — flagging any concerns immediately
• Apply precise knife skills, cooking techniques, and culinary methods appropriate to an upscale, fresh-focused menu
• Manage portion control accurately to support food cost targets and minimize waste throughout all preparation processes
• Assist with the development and testing of new menu items and seasonal specials as directed by the Head Chef

• Adhere strictly to all food safety…