Job Posting: Assistant Chef

Organization: Leamington Lebanese Club

Location: Leamington, Ontario

Position Type: Part-Time to Full-Time (Event-Based)

Compensation: $19-25 / hour (based on experience)

Hours: Flexible, 20–40 hours per week (varies based on weekly event schedule)

Optional Benefits Available

About the Role The Leamington Lebanese Club is seeking a motivated, dependable Assistant Chef to join our kitchen team. In this role, you will work directly alongside our Head Chef, gaining hands-on culinary experience while helping prepare exceptional meals for weddings, banquets, and special community gatherings.

This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic cook or culinary graduate looking to sharpen their skills in high-volume event catering, traditional banquet service, and scratch cooking under experienced mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Support: Work side-by-side with the Head Chef to prep, cook, and plate multi-course meals for large banquets, weddings, and private events.

Prep & Station Setup: Chop, marinate, measure, and assemble ingredients according to banquet prep lists and kitchen standards.

Quality & Consistency: Follow recipes and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent taste, quality, and portion control.

Kitchen Operations: Maintain a clean, organized,



and sanitary workstation before, during, and after event service.

Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to local health and food safety standards, proper temperature controls, and equipment sanitation procedures.

Qualifications

Prior kitchen, prep, or catering experience (experience in event or banquet cooking is an asset, but passionate culinary students/graduates are welcome).

Strong desire to learn, take direction, and grow within a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Ability to work flexible schedule, primarily weekends and evenings aligned with scheduled events.

Strong communication skills, punctuality, and a collaborative team attitude.

Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40–50 lbs.

Valid Safe Food Handler certification (or willingness to obtain before starting).

What We Offer

Competitive Pay: $19-25 per hour to start.

Direct Mentorship: Learn hands-on techniques from our experienced Head Chef.

Dynamic Environment: No two weeks are identical; gain experience managing large-scale, high-profile community events.

Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Kitchen Assistant/Chef (Leamington)
🏢 Leamington Lebanese Club
📍 Leamington