Chef - Seasonal

A Hiring Company; Oakville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Oakville is seeking passionate Chefs to join their team. In this role, you will create seasonal, locally inspired menus and work alongside a James Beard Award–winning chef to provide unforgettable dining experiences. The ideal candidate should have kitchen experience, be comfortable with farm-to-table principles, and be ready to work flexible shifts in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a seasonal kitchen required.
• Comfortable in a farm-to-table environment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to high-quality standards.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

Skills

Passionate about cooking

Skilled knife work

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Silver Oak Cellars is seeking passionate and talented Chefs to join our acclaimed culinary team for the season. We serve Michelin-inspired, Farm to Table cuisine paired with our iconic wines. Come help shape the future of wine country dining. This is more than a job—it's a chance to work side-by-side with a James Beard Award–winning chef, crafting unforgettable hospitality experiences that celebrate the bounty of the land.

Imagine creating seasonal, locally inspired menus that highlight ingredients from small farms, while cultivating a vibrant estate culinary garden filled with herbs and vegetables. You\'ll be at the heart of our farm-to-table philosophy, bringing it to life with every dish.

Responsibilities

• Participate in food preparation following accepted standards of quality.
• Establish priorities and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Skilled knife work.
• Willing to “pitch-in” in all kitchen areas, including dishwashing, cleaning, sweeping, and garbage disposal.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation. Ensure all food is off the floor, covered and labeled; shelves are organized; pantry is clean; hand sinks are clean with soap and towels; sanitizer buckets are prepared; floors are swept and debris free.

Qualifications

• Passionate and talented chef with seasonal kitchen experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts; fixed weekly schedule or pickup shifts.
• Comfort with a farm-to-table, estate garden environment.

Note: The original listing included several misformatted entries and boilerplate content not relevant to the role. This refinement preserves the core responsibilities and context while removing unrelated items.