Posted 3 hours ago
Job Description
Mercasa Little Italy Eatery & Catering is seeking an experienced Chef to support daily kitchen production, service, and catering operations within our quality-driven Italian restaurant and catering company in Brantford.
This role is ideal for a culinary professional who values consistency, organization, teamwork, and from-scratch cooking in a respectful, well-run kitchen environment. The Chef will work closely with ownership and the kitchen team to maintain standards, execute service, and contribute to ongoing growth.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute daily kitchen production and service
Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Oversee prep and station organization
Support catering and off-site event production
Assist with team guidance and positive kitchen culture
Ensure cleanliness and food safety compliance
Contribute to efficient kitchen operations and workflow
Qualifications
Professional kitchen experience as a cook or chef
Strong organization and reliability
Ability to work in a fast-paced service environment
Commitment to quality ingredients and scratch cooking
Positive attitude and team leadership mindset
Pride in craft, consistency, and presentation
Availability for days, evenings, and occasional events
Mercasa Little Italy Eatery & Catering is an independent, chef-driven Italian restaurant and catering company based in Brantford, Ontario, specializing in authentic Roman pizza, focaccia, and handcrafted Italian cuisine. Founded by Chef Tom Mercante, Mercasa blends traditional Italian techniques with modern creativity, using premium ingredients and long-fermented doughs to produce award-winning Roman-style pizzas and artisan baked goods.
Beyond the restaurant, Mercasa is known for its high-quality catering, community involvement, and culinary events across Southern Ontario. The team operates in a fast-paced, quality-focused kitchen environment where craftsmanship, consistency, and teamwork are valued. From daily service to large-scale events and competitions, Mercasa is committed to excellence in both food and hospitality.
Mercasa offers a supportive, professional workplace with opportunities to grow skills in artisan dough, Italian cuisine, catering production, and high-volume service. Team members take pride in creating food from scratch and contributing to a respected local brand built on passion, family values, and community connection.
Mercasa Little Italy Eatery & Catering is an independent, chef-driven Italian restaurant and catering company based in Brantford, Ontario, specializing in authentic Roman pizza, focaccia, and handcrafted Italian cuisine. Founded by Chef Tom Mercante, Mercasa blends traditional Italian techniques with modern creativity, using premium ingredients and long-fermented doughs to produce award-winning Roman-style pizzas and artisan baked goods.
Beyond the restaurant, Mercasa is known for its high-quality catering, community involvement, and culinary events across Southern Ontario. The team operates in a fast-paced, quality-focused kitchen environment where craftsmanship, consistency, and teamwork are valued. From daily service to large-scale events and competitions, Mercasa is committed to excellence in both food and hospitality.
Mercasa offers a supportive, professional workplace with opportunities to grow skills in artisan dough, Italian cuisine, catering production, and high-volume service. Team members take pride in creating food from scratch and contributing to a respected local brand built on passion, family values, and community connection.
