Executive Chef

at  Pingles Farm Market

WHO WE ARE

Pingles Farm Market is a family run agricultural tourism space. We deliver amazing food and experiences to our guests. Our mission is to share our deep love of agriculture with family and friends in a space that brings people together. We do this by sharing in our crops, providing opportunities for creative intergenerational play, unique entertainment while serving exceptional farm to plate dishes. We strive for excellence and want to make every interaction with our team and our guests count.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary experience, a flair for creating exceptional food & strong leadership abilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards including Safe Food Handlers Certificate
• Completion of post-secondary education in Culinary Arts
• Minimum 5 - 7+ years experience working in a kitchen environment
• 2 + years in a managerial role with administrative duties and managing teams
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• A diplomatic personality with the ability to foster relationships
• High standards of ethics, honesty and integrity
• Self-motivated, self-directed individual who requires minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  This is a permanent year round on site position reporting to the Owners. The candidate will be responsible for a team of 4 to 75, depending on the time of year. Applicants must be flexible and available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

• Ensure consistent food preparation and the highest calibre of food presentation and quality at all times
• Plan, prepare and lead food tastings for owners/key stakeholders approval
• Monitor food costs, labour expenses, without compromising quality
• Ensure kitchen is in pristine working condition
• Ensure supplies and kitchen tools are always available
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment to operate safely and efficiently
• Complete inventories of all food, beverage, dry and stock products
• Prepare , create and execute recipes
• Strong leadership skills a must, being able to motivate, coach, train and mentor the team
• Live the Pingle’s Mission, Vision and Core values daily
• Participate in management meetings
• Uphold all health and safety regulations
• Scheduling of kitchen team
• Excellent organizational skills, at time may be required to run 2 kitchens simultaneously
• Other duties as assigned