Chef de Partie/Pizza Chef - Taboo Muskoka

Do you have a passion for pizza, high standards, and enjoy being part of a team? Come work, play, and stay in beautiful Muskoka this summer (Staff Housing Available!). Taboo Muskoka is a privately owned resort and golf operation whose mission is to "Create happiness by offering incredible Muskoka experiences to our guests and team." 

Our Culinary team plays a crucial role in making this happen, and we are looking for a Pizza Chef (Chef de Partie) to join us!  

Key Responsibilities:  
●    Prepare and cook high-quality pizzas using traditional and modern techniques.  
●    Manage dough preparation, stretching, and baking to ensure consistency and excellence.  
●    Operate and maintain pizza ovens, ensuring optimal cooking temperatures.  
●    Organize and maintain mise en place for pizza stations to meet forecasted demand.  
●    Follow portion control guidelines to maintain food cost efficiency.  
●    Ensure food storage, rotation, and safety standards comply with regulations.  
●    Minimize food waste and contribute to menu planning and quality control.  
●    Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safe kitchen practices.  
●    Train and supervise junior kitchen staff and assist with team development.  
●    Assist with ordering ingredients and maintaining kitchen inventory.  
●    Work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to create seasonal pizza offerings.  
●    Follow health & safety, fire, and security protocols at all times.  

Education & Experience:
●    Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-volume pizza kitchen, including wood-fired or stone oven experience.  
●    Culinary diploma preferred but not required.  
●    Ontario Food Handler’s Certification.  

Physical Environment/Requirements:  
●    Standing for extended periods in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen.  
●    Working with hot ovens, sharp tools, and heavy equipment.  
●    Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.  
●    Ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.  

Benefits of Working at Taboo Muskoka
•    Bonus upon completion of your contract*
•    $500 for referring fellow team members and earn $ for bringing in business*
•    Complimentary 2-night stay (off season)
•    Complimentary use of resort amenities including trails, bikes, beach, pools, tennis, golf
•    Staff housing available (located in town of Gravenhurst – short 7kms or 5 mins from the resort)
•    Shuttle services to and from staff housing and the resort available
•    Staff (and friends and family) discounts on meals, rooms, merchandise and golf
•    Staff appreciation events and activities
•    Employee Wellness Program
*Some conditions apply. Inquire within for more details.