Head Chef - Edwards, Canada - Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm

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About us
Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm is a small business in Edwards, ON.

We are fast-paced, fun, customer-centric, and our goal is to meet and exceed our customers' expectations by creating exceptional experiences with everything we do.


Our work environment includes:

  • Modern office setting
  • Food provided
  • Relaxed atmosphere
  • Flexible working hours
  • Safe work environment
Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm is a Wedding & Events venue located in the South of Ottawa.

Alongside hosting 30+ weddings every year, Stanley's also opens their doors to the public in the springtime for the ever-popular sugarbush season.

We are looking for an energetic, qualified and positive person to oversee the catering side of our business. At Stanley's our staff are like family and we want you to be a part of that


The Head Chef directs and assists in the preparation of food items for special events, take-out meals and prepared foods.

They ensures recipes are followed and manage their kitchen staff's needs and hours.

The Head Chef will construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings as well as placing orders of equipment or ingredients according to needs.


In addition, they will ensure that standards are upheld: the food is appealing to the eye and properly prepared, the portion sizes are correct, food service times are met, and plating & preparation is done efficiently.

A Wedding/Event Day can result in a 10-12 hour day.

The Head Chef at Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm will work an average of 35-44 hours a week. Occasionally additional hours may be required.


Additional Duties include:

  • Assisting with the creation of seasonal, monthly, or annual menus
  • Monitoring the prices set on a menu by overseeing and comparing it to the cost of inventory, food orders, and supplies
  • Supervising daily activities of the kitchen staff including Sous Chefs, Specialist Chefs, Cooks, and Assistants
  • Looking over operating costs of running the kitchen to ensure food, equipment, and staffing budgets are not exceeded
  • Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
  • Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
  • Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between cooworkers

Requirements for the role:

  • A valid G class driver's license and reliable mode of transportation is required. Stanley's Olde Maple Lane is not accessible by public transit
  • Outstanding communication and leadership skills
  • Uptodate with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
  • Credentials in health and safety training

Salary:
$22.50-$30.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Discounted or free food
  • Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Edwards, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


  • Cooking: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location:
One location

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