About Us
At Thyme & Again Creative Catering, food is at the center of everything we do.
From elevated catered events and large-scale corporate functions to fresh seasonal menus, café offerings, and premium prepared foods, our team is passionate about creating food experiences that are thoughtful, high-quality, and genuinely memorable.
We are currently growing our Culinary & Catering Production team and are looking for motivated kitchen professionals who enjoy working with fresh ingredients, thrive in fast-paced environments, and take pride in precision, consistency, and execution.
This role is best suited for candidates with previous experience in professional kitchens, catering, banquet production, fresh foods, or high-volume culinary environments who are looking to continue growing within a respected Ottawa culinary operation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Preparing fresh menu items including proteins, soups, salads, sandwiches, vegetables, sauces, baked items, and seasonal features
- Supporting large-scale catering and culinary production for weddings, corporate events, retail operations, and off-site functions
- Assisting with banquet, catering, and event preparation, packaging, execution, and service support
- Executing recipes consistently while maintaining presentation, portioning, and quality standards
- Supporting kitchen organization, inventory rotation, sanitation, and food safety procedures
- Collaborating closely with chefs, kitchen leads, bakers, and event teams across multiple departments
- Assisting with operational support and off-site catering preparation as business needs evolve
You’ll Thrive Here If You…
- Have previous experience working in a professional kitchen, catering environment, banquet operation, café, bakery, or production kitchen
- Enjoy both prep-focused and service-style culinary production work
- Take pride in quality, consistency, organization, and attention to detail
- Work well under pressure while maintaining professionalism and strong communication
- Bring reliability, accountability, and a strong work ethic to the team
- Enjoy being part of a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing kitchen culture
- Are eager to continue learning and developing within the culinary and hospitality industry
Qualifications
- Minimum 1–2 years of professional kitchen, catering, banquet, bakery, or food production experience preferred
- Culinary education or formal culinary training considered a strong asset
- Food Handler Certification required
- WHMIS certification considered an asset
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Weekend and flexible availability preferred
- Availability to support both Wellington and Carling operations considered an asset
- Valid driver’s license considered an asset for catering support roles
Why Join Thyme & Again?
- Creative, fast-paced culinary environment
- Opportunity to gain experience in both catering and large-scale culinary production
- Exposure to weddings, corporate events, seasonal menus, and high-volume operations
- Supportive leadership team focused on growth and development
- Employee discounts at our café, bakery, and retail shop locations
- Full-Time employees are eligible for two (2) weeks paid vacation accrued annually, three (3) paid sick days annually, and Group Benefits eligibility after one (1) year, in accordance with Company policy and plan eligibility requirements.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Free employee parking available at our Carling location
Inclusivity & Accessibility Statement
Thyme & Again is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and those of all gender identities and expressions.
Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
For accessibility or accommodation requests, please contact 613-722-0093 ext. 101.
Pay: $19.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working in a fast-paced professional kitchen, catering, banquet, café, or food production environment?
- Are you comfortable with physically demanding kitchen work, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs?
- Are you available to work weekends and flexible shifts based on catering and production needs?
- Do you have experience with fresh food preparation, cooking, or large-scale kitchen production?
- Are you comfortable supporting both kitchen production and off-site catering/event operations when needed?
- Do you have reliable transportation to our Ottawa kitchen locations, including early morning shifts if required?
Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
