Event Cook

Saunders Farm; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading family farm as an Event Cook, where you'll manage kitchen production for catered events and weddings. This role involves preparing dishes, ensuring food quality, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have culinary experience and a passion for food, ready to work in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

20% discount on merchandise

50% discount on farm food

Two free passes to the farm for friends & family

A Staff Pass to visit the farm

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Preparing dishes according to established recipes.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Collaborating with event team leads for catered events.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation

Kitchen Experience

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Job description

Join Our Creative Team at Saunders Farm!

We cultivate fun times, great food, and lasting memories. Help us achieve our goal of becoming the most amazing family farm in the world!

Our competitive wages and perks include:

• 20% discount on merchandise sold in the Saunders Farmshop
• 50% discount on farm food while you are working

Two free passes to the farm for friends & family (2)

A Staff Pass to visit the farm when not working

The Role

As an Event Cook, you will work closely with the Food & Beverage team to manage and coordinate kitchen production for catered events and weddings. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing dishes according to established recipes and procedures
• Collaborating with event team leads to execute culinary aspects of all catered events & weddings
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, including equipment, utensils, and workspaces
• Ensuring food quality and presentation meet standards and dishes are prepared and served on time
• Communicating with Front of House staff to ensure seamless integration of culinary elements with service and ambiance
• Adhering to food safety and sanitation regulations, ensuring the kitchen complies with health codes
• Working with the kitchen team to complete orders accurately and efficiently, maintaining quality and presentation standards
• Assisting with kitchen tasks such as prepping ingredients, washing dishes, and cleaning equipment
• Supporting the smooth operation of the farm's kitchen food production through additional responsibilities and projects
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications for Success

• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with a strong understanding of kitchen operations and procedures
• The ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and quality
• Excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to quality and excellence in all aspects of kitchen operations
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations, with the ability to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
• The ability to work effectively under pressure, managing tasks and priorities well
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the Events department
• A passion for food and a desire to learn and improve continuously

Saunders Farm Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

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Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Food Preparation, Kitchen Experience, Hotel Experience, Taleo, Cake Decorating, Cooking, Baking, Sanitation, Knife Skills