Nature & Scope
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
Enjoy cooking in different environments (outdoors, indoors, homes, large venues)
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