Cook (Sommelier and Chef Jobs: Restaurants)

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  Dark Horse Estate Winery Inc. (http://www.darkhorseestatewinery.com)

  Grand Bend, Ontario

Join the Dark Horse Culinary Team – Cook Position

Dark Horse Estate Winery is seeking a passionate and reliable Cook to join our culinary team. You'll work closely with our Executive Chef to prep and prepare seasonal, farm-to-table dishes for our fine dining dinner service, as well as casual lunch offerings on our vineyard patio.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, creative kitchen set in a country winery setting. If you’re enthusiastic about local food, wine, and collaborative kitchen culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description: 

· Hot station

· Keeping the kitchen clean and orderly

· Ensuring all ingredients are prepped and stocked for Chef to complete their menu

· Washing cutlery and dishes

· Parboiling foods, allowing the Chef to prepare the menu more efficiently

· Seasoning and preparing the necessary ingredients for cooking

· Preparing some dishes such as salads or other less complex menu items

· Setting out all Chef’s ingredients before each shift and refilling as necessary

· On site garden maintanence and culitvation of fresh herbs / veggies for menu

The ideal candidate will have these qualifications:

· Proven Knife skills

· Ability to work under pressure

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Strong organizational skills · In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety requirements

· In-depth knowledge of safe food storage guidelines

· Ability to use kitchen utensils safely

· Ability to take direction and work as a team player

· Knowledge of specific cooking processes - such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, boiling water, or preheating pans and ovens

Required:

Culinary experience required

Must be able to lift 40 pounds, and be able to work independently as well as a team. Candidate must be organized, efficient, and good under pressure.

Safe Food Handlers Certificate 

**Immediate start. Contract until end of busy summer season (October 2025) with potential to extend contract. 

Local housing accommodation option available until Labour day weekend.

 

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour (depending on experience).

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