Events Chef

6 months ago

Vancouver, Canada The Peake of Catering Ltd Full time

Position, type, wage

Events - Event Chef

On-call (flexible hours).

$26-$28/hour depending on experience.

Benefits: Staff meal provided on every shift

Staff chef jacket and apron provided - cleaning provided

No time deducted for breaks

About Peake
- Peake is an industry-leading, full-service catering company that has been creating
_delicious moments_ in Vancouver for over 30 years. From large plated dinners to casual cocktail receptions and elegant weddings, Peake’s exceptional team of event professionals make it their mission to deliver great memories and extraordinary food to all our clients and guests. As an ever-expanding company we are always looking for opportunities to grow our business as well as our family of staff.

Peake offers competitive pay and great perks like free lunch every day, staff parties, an awesome team recognition program, and maintains a collaborative, respectful, fun work environment. We take pride in everything we do and are looking for committed individuals who share our core values and vision. Our commitment to excellence, environmentalism, and inclusivity, as well as our phenomenal reputation and accommodating, personable service and hospitality is what sets us apart as one of Vancouver’s foremost caterers. We hope you will consider joining us as we work to deliver more great services and
_delicious moments_ across this great city.

Our Core Values
- Driven - compelled to accomplish goals through hard work and ambition
- Sincere - acting with honesty and integrity
- Humorous - we make each other laugh
- Thoughtful Acts - showing consideration for the needs of others
- Creative Solutions - imaginative and original ideas in the production of artistic work

About the Position

Our event chefs are integral to the functioning of Peake’s culinary operations on events. Responsible for creating our most _delicious moments_ and assist in the preparation of dishes for a variety of events, while interacting with clients and adjusting to keep them and their guests happy, well-fed, and comfortable. Event chefs are expected to know and display the Peake Core Values.

Major Responsibilities
- Works under the direction of the lead event chef (Executive or Sous)
- Ensures all food safety and hygiene guidelines are met and followed
- Can work back or front of house in a variety of positions including but not limited to: buffets, carving stations, food stations, and kitchen lines
- Ensures proper handling of food product in order to minimize waste
- Keeps the immediate area and the event kitchen (if there is one) clean
- Assists in the tear-down of the event kitchen/production area, and loading the van

*Tasks outside of those outlined in the job description may be required during times of increased demand*

Education, skills and qualifications
- Previous experience in similar catering or restaurant businesses with stable work history
- Formal Culinary training at an accredited institution
- FoodSafe Lvl 1
- First Aid certification (a positive)
- Strong knowledge of hygiene procedures (HACCP)
- Professional demeanor and appearance

Ongoing Expectations and Physical/Mental Demands
- This role will require lifting of supplies, equipment, and product
- This position requires long periods of standing and moving
- This role will require travel in and around the Greater Vancouver Area
- Frequent tight deadlines and last-minute changes based on client needs

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