Chef De Partie/Pizza Chef

Explorers’ Edge; Gravenhurst; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team at a stunning resort in Muskoka as a Pizza Chef. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about crafting exceptional pizzas, where you'll utilize both traditional and modern techniques. You will manage dough preparation, operate pizza ovens, and ensure high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Enjoy the perks of working in a beautiful environment with opportunities for staff housing, complimentary resort amenities, and a bonus upon contract completion. If you're ready to make a difference and create memorable experiences for guests, this position is for you!

Benefits

Bonus upon contract completion

$500 referral bonus

Complimentary 2-night stay

Use of resort amenities

Staff housing available

Shuttle services to resort

Discounts on meals and merchandise

Staff appreciation events

Employee Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-volume pizza kitchen.
• Ontario Food Handler’s Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality pizzas using traditional and modern techniques.
• Train and supervise junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Pizza preparation

Dough management

Food safety standards

Team supervision

High-volume kitchen experience

Education

Culinary diploma

Ontario Food Handler’s Certification

Tools

Wood-fired oven

Stone oven

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Do you have a passion for pizza, high standards, and enjoy being part of a team? Come work, play, and stay in beautiful Muskoka this summer (Staff Housing Available!). Taboo Muskoka is a privately owned resort and golf operation whose mission is to “Create happiness by offering incredible Muskoka experiences to our guests and team.”

Our Culinary team plays a crucial role in making this happen, and we are looking for a Pizza Chef (Chef de Partie) to join us!

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook high-quality pizzas using traditional and modern techniques.
• Manage dough preparation, stretching, and baking to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Operate and maintain pizza ovens, ensuring optimal cooking temperatures.
• Organize and maintain mise en place for pizza stations to meet forecasted demand.
• Follow portion control guidelines to maintain food cost efficiency.
• Ensure food storage, rotation, and safety standards comply with regulations.
• Minimize food waste and contribute to menu planning and quality control.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safe kitchen practices.
• Train and supervise junior kitchen staff and assist with team development.
• Assist with ordering ingredients and maintaining kitchen inventory.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to create seasonal pizza offerings.
• Follow health & safety, fire, and security protocols at all times.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-volume pizza kitchen, including wood-fired or stone oven experience.
• Culinary diploma preferred but not required.
• Ontario Food Handler’s Certification.

Physical Environment/Requirements:

• Standing for extended periods in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen.
• Working with hot ovens, sharp tools, and heavy equipment.
• Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits of Working at Taboo Muskoka:

• Bonus upon completion of your contract*
• $500 for referring fellow team members and earn $ for bringing in business*
• Complimentary 2-night stay (off season)
• Complimentary use of resort amenities including trails, bikes, beach, pools, tennis, golf
• Staff housing available (located in town of Gravenhurst – short 7kms or 5 mins from the resort)
• Shuttle services to and from staff housing and the resort available
• Staff (and friends and family) discounts on meals, rooms, merchandise and golf
• Staff appreciation events and activities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Some conditions apply. Inquire within for more details.

Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are not accepting International applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.