chef

ASIAN FOOD CENTRE; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local food service provider in Brampton is looking for a skilled kitchen manager. This permanent role involves supervising kitchen staff, planning menus, and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in a fast-paced culinary environment. This position requires 30 hours of work per week and involves training and instructing cooks in food preparation and cooking techniques.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook meals.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week