Event Catering Chefs & Cooks – Freelance

Résumé du poste

Prepare and execute high-quality menus for diverse events ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale galas. Manage on-site kitchen setups, maintain strict food safety standards, and collaborate with event staff to ensure seamless service.

Détails du poste

Event Catering Chefs & Cooks – Freelance (On-Site, Full-Time & Part-Time also Available) Seventh Heaven Event Catering | Etobicoke, ON Are you a skilled chef or cook looking to take your culinary craft into exciting, fast-paced event environments? Seventh Heaven Event Catering is hiring talented professionals to join our award-winning culinary team for on-site events across the GTA. We're a boutique catering and events company known for our elevated menus, flawless execution, and unforgettable experiences. From luxury weddings to corporate galas and intimate private dinners, our work is as diverse as it is dynamic-and no two days are ever the same. Whether you're looking for the flexibility of freelance gigs or the stability of full-time hours with benefits, we've got a place for you in our kitchen. Why Work With Us? At Seventh Heaven, we do more than just feed people-we help create lasting memories through food. We take pride in our team and work hard to make sure our chefs and cooks feel supported, challenged, and inspired. Here's what you can expect: Flexible scheduling - full-time, part-time, or on-call freelance roles Competitive pay from $22–$35/hour, based on experience and position Year-round work with a consistent calendar of high-profile events Full-time employee benefits: Paid time off Daily staff meals Opportunities for growth and advancement We foster a collaborative, respectful kitchen culture where creativity is encouraged and quality is non-negotiable. What the Role Looks Like As an on-site Event Chef or Cook, you'll be part of a mobile culinary team preparing and serving food at events throughout the GTA. You may be leading a plated service one day and working a high-end cocktail reception the next. You'll start at our commissary kitchen in Etobicoke, where you'll prep for events, then travel to venues to execute food service on location. We rely on our team to deliver not only incredible food-but also professionalism, cleanliness, and speed. Your Day-to-Day Might Include: Executing menus for events ranging from 10 to 1,000+ guests Leading or supporting a kitchen team in on-site setups Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation Collaborating with chefs, planners, and service staff for smooth execution Packing, transporting, setting up, and breaking down mobile kitchens Who We're Looking For You're a team player with a sharp palate, a cool head, and a strong sense of timing. You take ownership of your work, keep things clean, and don't crack under pressure. And most of all-you love making great food that people remember. Ideally, you have: At least 3 years of professional culinary experience (event or catering experience is a plus!) The ability to work solo or lead small teams, depending on event scale Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards The physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in high-heat or mobile environments A professional attitude, punctuality, and attention to detail Access to reliable transportation is an asset, as travel to and from venues is part of the job. Where You'll Work Seventh Heaven Commissary Kitchen 333 Evans Avenue, Etobicoke, ON, M8Z 1K2 Serving venues and events all across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Apply Now – Start Creating Culinary Experiences

Ce que vous ferez

Prepare and execute high-quality menus for diverse events ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale galas. Manage on-site kitchen setups, maintain strict food safety standards, and collaborate with event staff to ensure seamless service.

Exigences

Requires at least 3 years of professional culinary experience and strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and working in high-heat or mobile environments.

Avantages

• Paid time off • Daily staff meals • Opportunities for growth and advancement

Compétences indiquées

• Gestion du temps · Souhaitée
• Souci du détail · Souhaitée
• Salubrité alimentaire · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Culinary arts
• Event catering
• Food safety
• Sanitation standards
• Menu execution
• Team leadership
• Mobile kitchen operations
• Food presentation
• Time management
• Professionalism
• Punctuality
• Attention to detail
• Event Catering
• Lifting Ability
• Time Off Management
• Cleanliness
• Food Services
• Creativity
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Detail Oriented

Domaines d’emploi

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Catering Chef
• Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks