Forno Chef

Fox Harb'r Resort; Wallace Hill 14A; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Fuel Allowance

Discounts at the Resort's Dining Areas

Discounts on Accommodations, Golf and

Friends and Family Rates for overnight

Complimentary use of pools and fitness

Team Member Activities and Incentives

Education Funding and Bursary

Team Member housing availability

Job summary

Fox Harb’r Resort is seeking an experienced Forno Chef to lead traditional Italian cooking with a focus on hand-crafted pizzas and wood-fired ovens. You will craft dough from scratch, manage oven temperatures, and prepare sauces, toppings, and classic Italian dishes while maintaining strict food safety in a fast-paced setting.

Join a 5 Star luxury team and enjoy travel fuel allowances, dining and accommodation discounts, and housing options for team members.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional cooking experience in a pizza, Italian, or similar culinary role.
• Strong understanding of wood-fired or commercial stone oven techniques.
• Ability to stand for long hours in high-temperature kitchen environments and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments while staying calm and communicative with the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wood-fired or commercial stone ovens, controlling temperatures and cook times to ensure the perfect crust and bake.
• Prepare fresh dough, sauces, and toppings, and assemble pizzas to exact presentation standards.
• Cook and assemble Italian dishes, such as pasta, risottos, and appetizers, according to the head chef's standards.
• Check ingredient freshness and ensure every dish meets flavor and aesthetic expectations.

Skills

Pizza making

Wood-fired ovens

Food safety

Stamina

Job description

Fox Harb’r Resort is a 5 Star, 4 Diamond property nestled along the coast of the Northumberland Strait in Wallace, Nova Scotia. We are offering a unique opportunity for you to experience a 5 Star Luxury work environment. With this opportunity you will be presented with a distinctive career, experience, and benefits in a World Class setting.

General Description

A Forno Chef specializes in preparing traditional Italian cuisine, with a strong focus on hand-crafted pizzas, pastas, and managing wood-fired or stone ovens. They are responsible for making dough from scratch, monitoring oven temperatures, executing recipes flawlessly, and maintaining strict food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years of professional cooking experience in a pizza, Italian, or similar culinary role.
• Strong understanding of wood-fired or commercial stone oven techniques.
• Ability to stand for long hours, withstand high-temperature kitchen environments, and perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks (like stretching dough and lifting heavy flour bags).
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments while staying calm and communicative with the broader kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wood-fired or commercial stone ovens, controlling temperatures and cook times to ensure the perfect crust and bake.
• Prepare fresh dough, sauces, and toppings, and assemble pizzas to exact presentation standards. Ensure all mise en place is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Cook and assemble various Italian dishes, such as pasta, risottos, and appetizers, according to the head chef or restaurant’s standards.
• Check ingredient freshness and ensure every dish meets flavor and aesthetic expectations before it reaches the customer.

Benefits

At Fox Harb’r Resort, we know every employee is a valued part of the team.

• Travel Fuel Allowance
• Discounts at the Resort's Dining Areas; The Cape Cliff and Willard
• Discounts on Accommodations, Golf and Spa services & products and Activities
• Friends and Family Rates for overnight accommodations
• Complimentary use of the Junior Olympic Pool, Mineral Pool and Fitness Room
• Team Member Activities and Department Incentives
• Team Member Education Funding and Bursary Program
• Team Member housing availability