COMPANY OVERVIEW:

At Scarlett House Catering, we believe every event is more than just a date on the calendar - it’s a moment to inspire. Planted in Waterloo and Mississauga, our catering team services unforgettable corporate gatherings, social celebrations, and community events across Ontario. We’re seeking a passionate, innovative Catering Chef to help us shine brighter and grow intentionally. 
We lead with heart, act with purpose and grow and serve people. Our service goes beyond delivering meals. As the culinary champion you foster innovation and inspire team magic.
As a member of our team, you roll up your sleeves- cleaning up after service, prepping meals side by side, and delivering experiences with the team- demonstrating that no role is above another. We all push the broom together and we spark initiative and hospitality excellence. 
We cater with heart, and lead with purpose. 
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality food for a variety of events, including weddings, corporate functions, barbecues, and private gatherings. This role involves working across diverse venues, collaborating with clients and staff, and ensuring all food is delivered to a consistently high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and present food for a diverse range of events, including barbecues, weddings, and corporate catering.
• Provide day-to-day culinary management of catering and venue operations
• Oversee staffing levels (scheduling) to meet service, operational, and finance objectives; working collaboratively with the VPs, and Human Resources staff to recruit, interview, select, and hire an appropriate number of employees
• Develop, prepare, and maintain accurate cost worksheets
• Development of recipes, formulas, procedures, step-by-step assembly instructions and SOP requirements
• Oversee purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of raw materials
• Set up and dismantle kitchen stations at various indoor and outdoor venues.
• Operate barbecues, grills, ovens, and other catering equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all food is prepared to a consistently high standard, delivered punctually, and tailored to event-specific menus and client expectations.
• Coordinate directly with clients for menu planning and tasting sessions, offering guidance and accommodating feedback to ensure satisfaction.
• Manage dietary restrictions, allergens, and special meal requests in accordance with guest and client requirements.
• Support menu development and execute pre-event food preparation, including prepping, portioning, and packaging.
• Coordinate effectively with event staff and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth and timely food service.
• Monitor stock levels, pack necessary supplies, and oversee the transport and organization of equipment and ingredients for each event.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all workstations, equipment, and service areas before, during, and after events.
• Provide exceptional customer service and represent the company with professionalism at all times.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff and junior cooks, providing on-the-job training and guidance to uphold culinary and health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen assistants in high-pressure, fast-paced environments to deliver exceptional food experiences.
• Monitor opportunities and implement strategies to reduce waste
• Prepare and maintain detailed, accurate production records (i.e. time, temperature)
• Ensure all products are produced to the highest possible standard and shipped on time with 100% fulfillment
• Ensure facility is maintained to the highest Company standards
• Attend weekly/bi-weekly managers meeting
• Other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar catering or event chef role
• Formal culinary training or relevant certification
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
• Demonstrates strong customer relationship skills; including ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.
• Excellent problem solving, multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing conditions
• Guest-focused attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality service
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Working Conditions:

• On-site event-based work in both indoor and outdoor environments
• Physical demands may include lifting, standing for extended periods, and working in varying weather conditions

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $74,000.00-$82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Work Location: In perso

• Prepare, cook, and present food for a diverse range of events, including barbecues, weddings, and corporate catering.
• Provide day-to-day culinary management of catering and venue operations
• Oversee staffing levels (scheduling) to meet service, operational, and finance objectives; working collaboratively with the VPs, and Human Resources staff to recruit, interview, select, and hire an appropriate number of employees
• Develop, prepare, and maintain accurate cost worksheets
• Development of recipes, formulas, procedures, step-by-step assembly instructions and SOP requirements
• Oversee purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of raw materials
• Set up and dismantle kitchen stations at various indoor and outdoor venues.
• Operate barbecues, grills, ovens, and other catering equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all food is prepared to a consistently high standard, delivered punctually, and tailored to event-specific menus and client expectations.
• Coordinate directly with clients for menu planning and tasting sessions, offering guidance and accommodating feedback to ensure satisfaction.
• Manage dietary restrictions, allergens, and special meal requests in accordance with guest and client requirements.
• Support menu development and execute pre-event food preparation, including prepping, portioning, and packaging.
• Coordinate effectively with event staff and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth and timely food service.
• Monitor stock levels, pack necessary supplies, and oversee the transport and organization of equipment and ingredients for each event.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all workstations, equipment, and service areas before, during, and after events.
• Provide exceptional customer service and represent the company with professionalism at all times.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff and junior cooks, providing on-the-job training and guidance to uphold culinary and health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen assistants in high-pressure, fast-paced environments to deliver exceptional food experiences.
• Monitor opportunities and implement strategies to reduce waste
• Prepare and maintain detailed, accurate production records (i.e. time, temperature)
• Ensure all products are produced to the highest possible standard and shipped on time with 100% fulfillment
• Ensure facility is maintained to the highest Company standards
• Attend weekly/bi-weekly managers meeting
• Other duties as assigne