Cook (Part-Time)

Job Title: Cook

Job Type: Part-Time Weekends. Starting May 2023

Experience Level: Perfect for High School Students, College/University Summer Student, Casual/Passive Employment

Company: Wild Lot Farm Distillery

Location: 1990 Fry Road, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0

Work Location: On Site (not remote)

Schedule: Saturday 12-8pm, Sunday 12-6pm. Ability to extend to weeknights (Weds-Friday)

Compensation: $16.55/hour + tip out

About Wild Lot:

Wild Lot Farm Distillery is an exciting new venture set on 35 acres of farmland in beautiful Prince Edward County. Our state-of-the-art distillation facility is housed in a converted 1500 square foot metal barn sitting proudly beside a restored 2500 square foot 100 year old barn containing a retail shop, tasting room, and event space, formerly operating as a dairy farm. A number of botanicals grown on site are to be leveraged throughout our product line-up. The facility also houses two health inspected kitchens (indoor prep & catering kitchen, outdoor grill & fryer kitchen).

As the business enters its second summer, this cook role will help improve and expand our already established on-site food program. This includes supporting day to day food-service operations, inventory/procurement, superior customer service.

Wild Lot has ambitious plans to craft one of Canada’s most innovative beverage companies. We like to think uncomfortably big and to do things wildly different.

Our company is 100% LGBTQ+ founded and we embrace individuals from diverse backgrounds and identity factors including ethnicity, race, religion, age, disability, gender, geography, culture, income, sexual orientation, sex and language. We value ambition, leadership, grit, authenticity, bravery, and kindness.

The Role:

This individual will be expected to take leadership in building and perfecting Wild Lot’s culinary program in partnership with the founder & culinary lead including managing day to day operations of our outdoor food kitchen, assisting in planning and organizing special culinary events (brunches, catering events, off hour events), and commercializing packaged food products to be sold at the distillery’s retail shop (sandwich sauces, hot sauce, salsas, hummus, bar syrups/tonics, etc). This is a hybrid role whereby the individual will gain experience with front of house and retail activities when the kitchen is not busy, which would include . You will be fully supported and mentored by one of our founders, a trained chef and culinary arts graduate from George Brown College as well as report to a full time cook. As a new start-up company, this individual must be comfortable with ambiguity, resourcefulness, speed and change.

Responsibilities:

Outdoor Kitchen Support (80%):

• Prepare and serve consistent and reliable meals and snacks to patrons, demonstrating excellent customer service skills.
• Support with all food and ingredient preparation ahead of service.
• Practice safe food handling and food safety principles as it relates to ingredient handling, food preparation, food storage, food service, clean up, and wash down.
• Help support that all food ingredients and serving utensils are tracked, inventoried, and stored safety, efficiently, flagging any risks where appropriate (expiration dates, excess inventory, short stocks).
• Take orders through POS system and prioritize customer orders accordingly.
• Run meals out to patrons.
• Ensure the kitchen is safe, clean, and accessible for customers at all times.
• Perform full clean and wash down of facilities as end of work day, disposing of or storing any remaining ingredients and food components appropriately.
• Ensure that all signage, pricing, menus, and customer touch points are accurate and up to date.
• Establish a fun kitchen culture amongst employees and customers that leads to high quality results memorable experiences.
• Complete daily food/stock inventory and form/manage relationships with local meat, produce, dairy and dry goods suppliers

Front of House / Taproom / Bar Service (20% - during off peak food service hours)

• Refill take-away drinks fridge with fresh stock as required, front facing product where applicable.
• Regularly inspect and clean up premises for empty glasses, garbage, and remains from guests who have left.
• Sweep / mop floors if required
• Regular inspections of washroom facilities when required.
• Ensure all retail products are well stocked and merchandised, communicating any out of stocks or demand fluctuations to management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

Must Have:

• Partial high school or college completion. Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Willing to work all weekends (Saturday & Sundays).
• An exceptional communicator who enjoys working with others and serving customers.
• A self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Candidates must have the ability to work on their feet for majority of work day
• Ability to lift up to 25kg (50lbs)

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience working with a POS system is an asset.
• Smart Serve Certified.
• Previous culinary/restaurant or hospitality experience preferred.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op

Salary: From $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-01