Event Catering Chefs & Cooks – Freelance

Seventh Heaven Event Catering; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Daily staff meals

Opportunities for growth and promotion

Flexible scheduling (full-time/part-?t

Job summary

Seventh Heaven Event Catering is hiring on-site Event Chefs and Cooks for on-site events across the GTA. Flexible roles include freelance, full-time, and part-time positions with award-winning culinary team culture.

Competitive pay ranges from CAD 22 to CAD 35 per hour, based on experience and position, with year-round work and benefits for full-time staff. Training and growth opportunities are available in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional culinary experience; event or catering experience is a plus.
• Ability to work solo or lead small teams depending on event scale.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute menus for events ranging from 10 to 1,000+ guests.
• Lead or support a kitchen team during on-site setups.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation.
• Collaborate with chefs, planners, and service staff for smooth execution.
• Pack, transport, set up, and break down mobile kitchens.

Skills

Culinary experience

Event catering

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Event Catering Chefs & Cooks – Freelance (On-Site, Full-Time & Part-Time also Available)

Seventh Heaven Event Catering | Etobicoke, ON

Are you a skilled chef or cook looking to take your culinary craft into exciting, fast-paced event environments? Seventh Heaven Event Catering is hiring talented professionals to join our award-winning culinary team for on-site events across the GTA.

We're a boutique catering and events company known for our elevated menus, flawless execution, and unforgettable experiences. From luxury weddings to corporate galas and intimate private dinners, our work is as diverse as it is dynamic-and no two days are ever the same.

Whether you're looking for the flexibility of freelance gigs or the stability of full-time hours with benefits, we've got a place for you in our kitchen.

Why Work With Us?

At Seventh Heaven, we do more than just feed people-we help create lasting memories through food. We take pride in our team and work hard to make sure our chefs and cooks feel supported, challenged, and inspired.

Here's what you can expect:

• Flexible scheduling - full-time, part-time, or on-call freelance roles

• Competitive pay from $22–$35/hour, based on experience and position

• Year-round work with a consistent calendar of high-profile events

• Full-time employee benefits:

  • Paid time off

  • Daily staff meals

  • Opportunities for growth and advancement

We foster a collaborative, respectful kitchen culture where creativity is encouraged and quality is non-negotiable.

What the Role Looks Like

As an on-site Event Chef or Cook, you'll be part of a mobile culinary team preparing and serving food at events throughout the GTA. You may be leading a plated service one day and working a high-end cocktail reception the next.

You'll start at our commissary kitchen in Etobicoke, where you'll prep for events, then travel to venues to execute food service on location. We rely on our team to deliver not only incredible food-but also professionalism, cleanliness, and speed.

Your Day-to-Day Might Include:

• Executing menus for events ranging from 10 to 1,000+ guests

• Leading or supporting a kitchen team in on-site setups

• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation

• Collaborating with chefs, planners, and service staff for smooth execution

• Packing, transporting, setting up, and breaking down mobile kitchens

Who We're Looking For

You're a team player with a sharp palate, a cool head, and a strong sense of timing. You take ownership of your work, keep things clean, and don't crack under pressure. And most of all-you love making great food that people remember.

Ideally, you have:

• At least 3 years of professional culinary experience (event or catering experience is a plus!)

• The ability to work solo or lead small teams, depending on event scale

• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

• The physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in high-heat or mobile environments

• A professional attitude, punctuality, and attention to detail

Access to reliable transportation is an asset, as travel to and from venues is part of the job.

Where You'll Work

Seventh Heaven Commissary Kitchen
333 Evans Avenue, Etobicoke, ON, M8Z 1K2
Serving venues and events all across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.