Fox Harb’r Resort is a 5 Star, 4 Diamond property nestled along the coast of the Northumberland Strait in Wallace, Nova Scotia. We are offering a unique opportunity for you to experience a 5 Star Luxury work environment. With this opportunity you will be presented with a distinctive career, experience, and benefits in a World Class setting.
General Description: A Forno Chef specializes in preparing traditional Italian cuisine, with a strong focus on hand-crafted pizzas, pastas, and managing wood-fired or stone ovens. They are responsible for making dough from scratch, monitoring oven temperatures, executing recipes flawlessly, and maintaining strict food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum 1-3 years of professional cooking experience in a pizza, Italian, or similar culinary role.
- Strong understanding of wood-fired or commercial stone oven techniques.
- Ability to stand for long hours, withstand high-temperature kitchen environments, and perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks (like stretching dough and lifting heavy flour bags).
- Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments while staying calm and communicative with the broader kitchen team
- Operate and monitor wood-fired or commercial stone ovens, controlling temperatures and cook times to ensure the perfect crust and bake.
- Prepare fresh dough, sauces, and toppings, and assemble pizzas to exact presentation standards. To ensure all mis en place is completed in a timely and efficient manner
- Cook and assemble various Italian dishes, such as pasta, risottos, and appetizers, according to the head chef or restaurant's standards.
- Check ingredient freshness and ensure every dish meets flavor and aesthetic expectations before it reaches the customer.
At Fox Harb’r Resort, we know every employee is a valued part of the team.
Our benefits include:
- Travel Fuel Allowance
- Discounts at the Resort's Dining Areas; The Cape Cliff and Willard
- Discounts on Accommodations, Golf and Spa services & products and Activities
- Friends and Family Rates for overnight accommodations
- Complimentary use of the Junior Olympic Pool, Mineral Pool and Fitness Room
- Team Member Activities and Department Incentives
- Team Member Education Funding and Bursary Program
- Team Member housing availability
