by Stella Shepard Frank Buffa was introduced to the joys of cooking at a young age growing up in an Italian family in Ontario. The family would gather in large numbers and celebrate by cooking traditional Italian dishes. Frank mastered culinary skills passed down by his family. “My dad was a baker in Sicily, Italy,” says Frank. “He also worked as a baker in Ontario ... [Read More...]
Local entrepreneur reopens food and beverage business in new location
by Stella Shepard Amber Jenkins of Little Pond is a young entrepreneur and business owner with a good news story of determination and resilience in rural PEI. In 2017, she purchased the Bluefin Restaurant in Souris and successfully operated the food and beverage business. Tragic struck in May of 2020. A fire destroyed the restaurant that had been an icon in Souris ... [Read More...]
Slemon Park Corporation – Hiring practices
Contact Company Slemon Park Corporation, Summerside area Jobs: Hospitality positions such as Food and Beverage Servers, Cooks, Housekeeping and Front Desk staff. They also have an extensive property management services division which includes skilled trades such as Carpenters, Plumbing and Heating Technicians, Power Engineers, Heavy Equipment Mechanics, and Waste and ... [Read More...]
Crossings Café and Island Gelato – Hiring practices
Contact Company Crossings Café and Island Gelato, Borden Carleton, PEI Jobs: Front counter and kitchen staff including Cook and Baker, and someone to help with marketing. The new Café opens in May and will serve breakfast and lunch year-round. Joanne Wigston and her husband Andrew have always had an entrepreneurial spirit and have owned several businesses over the ... [Read More...]
Glow Juicery PEI – Hiring practices
Contact Company Glow Juicery PEI, Summerside Jobs: Kitchen helpers passionate about healthy eating and creative with new recipes. “We are much more than a juicery,” says Melanie Dufour. “We are a destination for natural raw food and juice lovers, and for anyone seeking wellness and thoughtful, healthy choices.” Glow Juicery is a raw fruit café, and their main ... [Read More...]