The GOODS from Culinary Capers Catering
Vancouver, BC | Culinary Capers is Vancouver’s premier caterer for social, corporate and special events. Immediate openings are available for enthusiastic full time, part-time and on-call Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Event Chefs to contribute to the production of our modern cuisine.
For Cooks and Prep Cooks (Full/Part-Time)
We offer:
· A friendly, respectful team environment
· Flexible schedules with both daytime and weekend hours
· Competitive wages based on experience
· Daily staff meal
· Potential for advancement
· A dynamic, fast-paced work environment
You have:
· Experience working in a commercial kitchen
· Pride in preparing beautifully presented, delicious food
· Current FoodSafe certificate
Compensation: Hourly paid opportunities based on experience.
Email your resume to jobs [at] culinarycapers.com – “Attention: Cooks and Prep Cooks” – or drop off at: 1545 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1J8.
For Event Chefs
We offer:
· A friendly, respectful team environment
· Flexible schedules with both daytime, evening and weekend hours
· Competitive wages based on experience
· Staff meal
· A dynamic, fast-paced work environment
You have:
· Experience working in fine dining
· Pride in preparing beautifully presented, delicious food
· Current FoodSafe certificate
· Access to your own transportation
Compensation: Hourly paid opportunities based on experience.
Email your resume to jobs [at] culinarycapers.com – “Attention: Event Chefs” – or drop off at: 1545 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1J8.
Details
1545 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1J8
Telephone: 604-875-0123
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.culinarycapers.com
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The Team
Executive Chef Margaret Chisholm in the Kitchen | Credit: John Watson
Debra Lykkemark, CEO
Margaret Chisholm, Executive Chef
About the Business
Culinary Capers Catering is a full service off premise catering company that has been serving the greater Vancouver area since 1986. We cater to a complete range of clients serving every type of function including working lunches, elegant cocktail receptions, distinctive corporate events, formal weddings and company barbecues.
To complement our catering services, Culinary Capers has developed three divisions of the company which offer a full range of optional services for clients. Best of the West BBQ Catering provides an affordable alternative to customers hosting large parties and picnics on a limited budget. PartyArt Design is an independent operating division that offers décor, floral and overall event design. Culinary Cakes produces wedding and specialty cakes and signature confections for events.
Company CEO Debra Lykkemark heads a catering team that is dedicated to producing cutting edge cuisine, innovative presentation, contemporary design and professional service. Culinary Capers creative team has been honoured with many national and international awards by the special events and catering industry. In 2014, the company was the recipient of the International Caterers Association CATIE Award for Best Barbecue or Picnic Menu. Other recent accolades include Chef of the Year Catie Award for our Executive Chef Margaret Chisholm from the International Caterers Association. This celebrated award honours Chef Margaret’s 17 years of leadership with our company, the community, and the culinary industry.
Culinary Capers has catered three Olympic Games. During the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Culinary Capers executed Olympic events for high profile clients, including NIKE, Coca Cola, NBC, Royal Bank of Canada, Shaw Communications, VANOC and Sochi 2014 House. The company was chosen as the exclusive caterer for the BC Canada Pavilion in Beijing in 2008 and for BC Canada Place during the Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy in 2006.
Excited about the opportunity for growth in the Beijing market, the company opened a sister company, Culinary Capers Beijing Catering and Special Events, in 2008. Our Beijing operation was the recipient of two international awards for a spectacular four-course luncheon for 120 guest on the Great Wall of China and most recently was recognized as the Best Event Caterer in Beijing by China BT MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) Magazine.
Recent Accolades
2014 International Caterers Association CATIE Awards
Best Barbecue or Picnic Menu
2011 International Caterers Association CATIE Awards
Chef of the Year – Executive Chef Margaret Chisholm
2011 Special Events Magazine Gala Awards
Best Off-Premises Catered Event