Wood-Fired Italian Cook — Handmade Pasta & Pizzas

Push Operations; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McEwan Enterprises Inc. is seeking experienced cooks to join our Thornbury kitchen, where you will craft authentic Italian dishes, manage handcrafted pastas and wood-fired pizzas, and uphold quality standards during lunch, dinner, and events.

You will prep ingredients, operate ovens and equipment, and ensure food safety while supporting smooth service and inventory control. A 30–40 hour workweek, ASAP start, and a permanent full-time role are offered.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in the food industry preferred.
• Ability to work 30–40 hours per week.
• Starting ASAP; full-time and permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook a variety of authentic Italian dishes, including handcrafted pastas and wood-fired pizzas.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, portioning, marinating, and assembling items for lunch, dinner, and events.
• Operate and monitor wood-fired pizza ovens and other kitchen equipment to ensure proper temperatures and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of food quality by monitoring cooking times, seasoning, portion sizes, and plating.
• Inspect ingredients for freshness, label and store properly, rotate stock using FIFO to minimize waste.
• Coordinate with chefs and front-of-house staff to prioritize orders and accommodate dietary restrictions.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work station and follow food safety and health regulations.
• Assist with daily kitchen prep, stock replenishment, and inventory for regular service and catered events.

Skills

Italian cooking

Wood-fired ovens

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Secondary (High) school graduation certificate

Job description

McEwan Enterprises Inc. is seeking experienced cooks to join our Thornbury kitchen, where you will craft authentic Italian dishes, manage handcrafted pastas and wood-fired pizzas, and uphold quality standards during lunch, dinner, and events.

You will prep ingredients, operate ovens and equipment, and ensure food safety while supporting smooth service and inventory control. A 30–40 hour workweek, ASAP start, and a permanent full-time role are offered.