About Us
The Heritage Society is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all eligible candidates. The Society is committed to building and supporting a diverse team. All resumes will be reviewed, but only candidates eligible for an interview will be contacted. Work terms are subject to funding provided by government agencies.
Head Cook - View Job Description (pdf)
The Cookhouse is the heart of the Heritage Village. It's a place where visitors, volunteers and staff connect to each other and enjoy the camaraderie that good food inspires. The Head Cook is both a Cook and a Host, overseeing a crew of capable volunteer “peelers” and kitchen helpers, summer students and assistant cook.
Terms of Employment: $20 to $25/hr depending on level of experience and subject to increase after agreed upon trial period. Work term is typically from mid May to the first week of October, with some weekend events afterwards. Guaranteed 750 hours within the season.
Application Deadline: Apply by April 15, 2026. See job description, linked above, for application details.
To apply, please follow the application process outlined in the job description. If there are no application instructions in the job description, email in PDF Format a cover letter stating why you want to work at the Heritage Village, and a resume to jobs@visitmemorylane.ca or mail to 5435 Clam Harbour Road, Lake Charlotte, HRM, NS B0J 2L0.