The Acorn is seeking a talented and motivated Chef de Partie to join our tight-knit kitchen team. This is a hands-on, collaborative role in a fast-paced, creative environment focused on vegetable-forward cuisine and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
- Learn and excel at all stations, including Garde Manger, Pans, Pass, Brunch and Prep
- Collaborate on seasonal menu development and daily features
- Uphold high standards of consistency, cleanliness, and kitchen organization
- Foster a positive, respectful, and efficient kitchen culture
- Contribute to our zero-waste ethos through creative ingredient use and waste reduction
- Support inventory management, ordering, and prep planning
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience, ideally with time in a leadership role
- Strong technical skills, a refined palate, and close attention to detail
- Passion for plant-based cuisine and sustainable food systems
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as part of a dedicated team
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay with gratuities
- Full medical benefits
- Staff yoga pass and access to free professional counselling
- A 4-day work week to support work-life balance
- A supportive, inclusive environment with room for creative input
- The opportunity to grow within a Michelin-recommended, sustainability-focused restaurant
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Additional pay:
- Tips
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- What is your favourite vegetable and why?
Experience:
- Cooking: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person