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Head Cook

1 month ago

Lake Charlotte, Canada Memory Lane Heritage Village Full time

Memory Lane Heritage Village is seeking a Head Cook for its Cookhouse. The Cookhouse is the heart of the Heritage Village - a place where visitors, volunteers and staff connect to each other and enjoy the camaraderie that good food inspires. The Head Cook is both a Cook and a Host, overseeing a crew of capable volunteer “peelers” and kitchen helpers, summer students and a part-time assistant cook.

**Operating Season**
Typically the last week of May to first week of October, with occasional events booked outside the regular season. We are typically closed Monday and Tuesdays, and open 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Wednesday to Sunday with an evening dinner series on Thursday nights.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Prepares shopping lists and helps to procure supplies, ensures supplies are kept well stocked.
- Supervises the preparation of all food required for daily Cookhouse Chow, Special Dinners, Special Events, etc.
- Supervises all staff, students and volunteers working in the Cookhouse setting.
- Prepares in sufficient quantity, with an eye for not wasting or over-preparing, soups, baked beans, brown and white bread, gingerbread, sandwich materials, etc. on a weekly / bi-weekly basis so that the Cookee’s can serve the public when the Head Cook is not present
- Serves the visiting public by making sandwiches, serving soups, etc., and generally ensuring that the visitors’ needs are met.
- Delegates and communicates what other members of the Cookhouse Team need to do (Assistant Cook, Cookees)
- Ensures that the Cookhouse is clean, including dishes, floors, bathrooms, public serving area and dining hall.
- Is responsible for working with the Executive Director to create special dinner menus and produce these dinners with the help of staff and volunteers.
- Communicates with the Executive Director and Store staff to ensure that the Cookhouse is prepared for upcoming events.
- Assists with general duties associated with the running of Memory Lane Heritage Village, as and when required and able, such as set up of Clam Factory for special events, food set up at other locations (i.e. BBQs), feeding of the hens, and harvesting from the garden.
- May assist the Special Event Cook with preparation from evening events like weddings and Heritage Dinners.

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- Preferably a graduate of culinary arts or at least 5 years of working in the food industry as a cook.
- Has a high standard of cleanliness and knowledge of food safety practices
- Preferably able to lift 22 kg unassisted (assistance can be given)
- Able to handle high temperatures and confined working conditions.
- Congenial character, good with public and a true team player
- Is comfortable with a supervisory role and is a natural teacher
- Must be willing to work most weekends, and occasionally long days (a flexible schedule is possible)
- Knowledge of bread making is an asset
- Clean criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
- Food safety training and up-to-date WHIMIS certification is required
- Valid drivers license and access to own vehicle is preferred
- Is prepared to dress in 1940s period costume

**Special Working Conditions**
The Cookhouse can be extremely hot and humid at times. During special events the environment can be stressful. The Head Cook should be able to withstand these conditions and remain in good humour in order to maintain a stress-free and pleasant working environment. Some heavy lifting is required (flour bags, dishes) and accessing ovens requires bending and lifting. The Cookhouse has a modern kitchen with industrial mixer, commercial ovens, propane ranges and industrial dishwashers.

**Workplace Environment**
The Heritage Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Memory Lane is more than just a workplace, it is a vibrant centre within our community and serves the local and visiting public in a variety of ways. We are interested in adding to our team an individual who is passionate about food and understands that you are feeding both our bellies and our soul.

**Compensation**
Wage range $19-$23/hr depending on level of experience. In addition, 4% vacation pay, all applicable statutory holidays and payroll contributions. Guaranteed 750 hours within the season, with additional hours based on annual event bookings. In general, 4-5 days a week 9-4:30 but the Heritage Society is open to discussing flexible or innovative options to meet our food preparation goals including time sharing, evening cooking, and child care. Longer hours may be scheduled when necessary to meet the demands of special events, such as the Antique Car Show and the Seafood Festival. Days worked will vary, including weekends. Work term is typically from the last week of May to the first week of October.

**Application Process**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 20 weeks

**Salary**: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

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