Event Catering Chefs & Cooks – Freelance HALTON AREA

Job summary

The Event Chef or Cook will execute menus for events ranging from 10 to 1,000+ guests while maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation. They are responsible for leading or supporting kitchen teams, managing on-site setups, and transporting mobile kitchen equipment.

Job details

Event Catering Chefs & Cooks – Freelance HALTON AREA (On-Site, Full-Time & Part-Time also Available) Seventh Heaven Event Catering | Etobicoke, ON Are you a skilled chef or cook looking to take your culinary craft into exciting, fast-paced event environments? Seventh Heaven Event Catering is hiring talented professionals to join our award-winning culinary team for on-site events across the HALTON AREA REGION. We're a boutique catering and events company known for our elevated menus, flawless execution, and unforgettable experiences. From luxury weddings to corporate galas and intimate private dinners, our work is as diverse as it is dynamic-and no two days are ever the same. Whether you're looking for the flexibility of freelance gigs or the stability of full-time hours with benefits, we've got a place for you in our kitchen. Why Work With Us? At Seventh Heaven, we do more than just feed people-we help create lasting memories through food. We take pride in our team and work hard to make sure our chefs and cooks feel supported, challenged, and inspired. Here's what you can expect: Flexible scheduling - full-time, part-time, or on-call freelance roles Competitive pay from $22–$35/hour, based on experience and position Year-round work with a consistent calendar of high-profile events Full-time employee benefits: Paid time off Daily staff meals Opportunities for growth and advancement We foster a collaborative, respectful kitchen culture where creativity is encouraged and quality is non-negotiable. What the Role Looks Like As an on-site Event Chef or Cook, you'll be part of a mobile culinary team preparing and serving food at events throughout the HALTON AREA Region. You may be leading a plated service one day and working a high-end cocktail reception the next. Your Day-to-Day Might Include: Executing menus for events ranging from 10 to 1,000+ guests Leading or supporting a kitchen team in on-site setups Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation Collaborating with chefs, planners, and service staff for smooth execution Packing, transporting, setting up, and breaking down mobile kitchens Who We're Looking For You're a team player with a sharp palate, a cool head, and a strong sense of timing. You take ownership of your work, keep things clean, and don't crack under pressure. And most of all-you love making great food that people remember. Ideally, you have: At least 3 years of professional culinary experience (event or catering experience is a plus!) The ability to work solo or lead small teams, depending on event scale Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards The physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in high-heat or mobile environments A professional attitude, punctuality, and attention to detail Access to reliable transportation is an asset, as travel to and from venues is part of the job. Where You'll Work Seventh Heaven Commissary Kitchen 333 Evans Avenue, Etobicoke, ON, M8Z 1K2 Serving venues and events all across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Apply Now – Start Creating Culinary Experiences

What you’ll do

The Event Chef or Cook will execute menus for events ranging from 10 to 1,000+ guests while maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation. They are responsible for leading or supporting kitchen teams, managing on-site setups, and transporting mobile kitchen equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of professional culinary experience and a strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and the flexibility to work in high-heat or mobile event environments.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Daily staff meals
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Culinary arts
• Event catering
• Food safety
• Sanitation standards
• Menu execution
• Team leadership
• Mobile kitchen setup
• Plated service
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Professional cooking
• Food presentation
• Event Catering
• Professionalism
• Lifting Ability
• Time Off Management
• Creativity
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Punctuality
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Catering Chef
• Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks

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