Event Cook

White Table Catering Co.; Abbotsford; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

White Table Catering Co. in Abbotsford is seeking an Event Cook to support the culinary team at city-wide events and at the White Table Hangar facility.

You will focus on high-quality prep, plating, and strong food safety practices while working with a dynamic team. The role emphasizes reliability, communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced event setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years professional kitchen experience or strong culinary background
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral
• Culinary school diploma is an asset
• Flexible shifts including weekends

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items in a timely manner to the highest level
• Communicate respectfully with team members
• Follow on-site instructions from Chef / Sous Chef on duty
• Maintain required Food Safe health standards
• Maintain kitchen and event area tools
• Contribute to a clean, sanitary and professional work environment
• Dishwashing, cleaning and waste removal as required
• Align tasks with White Table philosophy and standards of excellence
• Complete any other duties to ensure operation success
• Promote teamwork, cleanliness, and professionalism

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication skills

Culinary craft

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Culinary school diploma (asset)

Job description

Working alongside the culinary team - the Event Cook will be responsible for executing and assisting the team with culinary preparations at specific White Table Catering Events throughout the city and at the White Table Hangar facility in Abbotsford, with a focus on maintaining optimum food quality and food safety standards during preparation and plating.

The Ideal Applicant should:

• 1-2 years professional kitchen experience or a strong culinary skillset and background
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral
• Be technically proficient in their culinary craft and have a desire to continue learning and growing as a cook - A culinary school diploma is an asset
• Be organized, efficient and prepared. Always ahead of the game.
• Be available for flexible shifts that are event dependent (including weekends)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that menu items are prepared in a timely manner and to the highest level
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with all team members across the organization
• Follow on site instructions from the Chef / Sous Chef on duty
• Maintain required Food Safe health standards
• Maintain kitchen and operational tools in an around the event kitchen
• Contribute to a clean, sanitary and professional work environment
• Dishwashing, cleaning and garbage/compost/recycling removal as required
• Approach all tasks in line with the White Table philosophy, aesthetic and standard of excellence
• Complete any other duties necessary to ensure the success of the operation
• Promote teamwork, cleanliness, and professionalism

Requirements

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on the business’ and event-specific needs
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• Phone plan with data needed; for use with workplace apps and communication when teams are split
• Ability to bend, lift, and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and be mobile for an excess of 8 hours
• Have a reliable means of transportation to and from event locations