Event Cook

Sea Cider is hiring a on-call/ casual Event Cook Do you love the idea of creating cider-centric foodie experiences on an organic farm that crafts award-winning cider? Then we’d love to hear from you

**The Job**

Our Event Cooks prepare food and keep our kitchen clean and safe for use. This position will support the smooth running of kitchen operations and food production, upholding exceptional food quality at all times. This position is hands on with the food preparation and execution of events. This position is responsible for helping to maintain the day-to-day functions of the kitchen, creating memorable guest experiences at events, and collaborating with fellow team members and leadership to continually improve and advance kitchen operations. Our Cooks also help develop new menu items, and work in a positive, inclusive environment where collaboration and idea sharing is encouraged. Other duties include:

- prepping ingredients
- ensuring that standardized recipe and plating manuals are followed for food preparation and presentation
- keeping food storage areas clean and organized
- Bussing and dishwashing

Required Skills and Qualifications
- 3 years of experience as a cook or catering chef
- Professional demeanor and conduct
- Passion for food and culinary excellence

**Shifts** are generally on call based on events and can range from a 5 hours to 8 hours shift. There will be enough advance notice for the on-call shifts. Shifts can be during the day or evening. Compensation is **$25.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.** Training will be provided on Sea Cider culinary protocols and cider, of course Other benefits**:

- A "cider allowance" and an "egg allowance"
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food and beverages
- Free on-site parking
- No early mornings
- No late nights
- Paid time off for sickness, bereavement or extreme weather events
- Staff discount

**About Us**

Sea Cider is a certified organic farm near Victoria BC that grows heirloom apples and produces award-winning cider and sparkling juice. We strive to create exceptional cider experiences while operating as a community-minded, conscientious land steward that provides safe and fulfilling work for staff. We have a sense of humour and a positive outlook; we are kind, conscientious and reliable; we enjoy collaborating and learning from one another; and we are tenacious in our efforts to produce award-winning cider and positive customer experiences.

**About You**

You are a friendly, hard working foodie with a proven track record in commercial kitchens. In addition, you have:

- **Education**: Food Safe Level 1 and Serving It Right - required; post secondary training in commercial kitchens - preferred.
- **Vocational experience** in a commercial kitchen, catering company or banquet kitchen.
- **Communication skills & teamwork**: an aptitude for diplomacy and the ability to give feedback to colleagues so that it is well received. Demonstrated success in teamwork and helping to foster an inclusive, positive work environment.
- **Personal aptitude**: curiosity, great listening skills and openness to feedback.
- **Work week availability**: Able to work part-time hours during the day and evening, either full day or half day shifts
- **Physicality**: The physical strength to safely lift and carry heavy items (up to 25 kg); work on your feet for hours at a time; perform frequent physical movements in a kitchen throughout the day and to work indoors and outdoors, rain or shine.
- A **Health & Safety** mindset, and agree to follow our Communicable Disease Plan and all safety protocols.
- **Continuous Improvement**: A desire to work for a business that is growing and seeking to continually improve.

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Sea Cider Farm is located on the Saanich Peninsula. In which municipality in Greater Victoria do you live and how would you get to work?

Licence/Certification:

- Foodsafe Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-30
Expected start date: 2024-11-01