Chef

Pattison Food Group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get paid every Friday!

Exclusive team member offers and    

Benefits & pension eligibility.

Wellness and team member assistance  

Educational reimbursement &  scholar-

Opportunities to learn and grow.

Job summary

PriceSmart Foods is hiring for a Chef at our Station Square PriceSmart Foods location in Burnaby, BC. The successful candidate must have open availability and be available for 40 hours per week.

You will develop, prepare and execute menu items while leading kitchen operations, inventory, and cost control. Experience with Asian hot foods and sushi is required; WHMIS and Food Safe certification are preferred. Fluency in Mandarin/Cantonese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience making a variety of Asian hot foods and cold foods including sushi, dim sum, BBQ and stir fry.
• Good working knowledge of WHMIS and Food Safe Certificate.
• A passion for great food and providing outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, executing and maintaining new and existing menu items.
• Preparing, cooking, and executing menu items and specials.
• Planning and directing food preparation and cooking activities within the department.
• Training, educating and supervising team member on menu items and procedures.
• Inventory control with a focus on quality.
• Managing inventory to minimize food waste and spoilage.
• Control shrinks by utilizing par levels, writing proper orders or portion control.
• Ordering and effectively controlling all kitchen related costs to achieve targeted KPIs.
• Ensuring accurate stocktaking in the department.

Skills

Menu planning

Food safety

WHMIS

Customer service

Mandarin/Cantonese (asset)

Education

Food Safe Certificate

WHMIS Training

Job description

PriceSmart Foods is your one stop grocery market offering an abundant selection of authentic Asian and national brand groceries at an exceptional value. Explore new taste traditions with the passionate team at PriceSmart Foods, a division of Pattison Food Group Ltd. and certified a Great Place to Work. We are hiring for a Chef at our Station Square PriceSmart Foods location in Burnaby, BC. The successful candidate must have open availability and be available for 40 hours per week.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing, implementing, executing and maintaining new and existing menu items.
• Preparing, cooking, and executing menu items and specials.
• Planning and directing food preparation and cooking activities within the department.
• Training, educating and supervising team member on menu items and procedures.
• Inventory control with a focus on quality.
• Managing inventory to minimize food waste and spoilage.
• Control shrinks by utilizing par levels, writing proper orders or portion control.
• Ordering and effectively controlling all kitchen related costs (such as food, labour, shrinks, margin and packaging) to achieve targeted KPIs.
• Ensuring accurate stocktaking in the department.

You have:

• Experience making a variety of Asian hot foods and cold foods including sushi, dim sum, BBQ and stir fry.
• Good working knowledge of W.H.I.M.I.S. and Food Safe Certificate.
• A passion for great food and providing outstanding customer service.
• A strong work ethic and let's get it done attitude.
• Integrity, enthusiasm, and willingness to Go the Extra Mile.
• Retail customer service experience (considered an asset).
• Fluent in Mandarin and/or Cantonese (considered an asset).

Here are some of the perks we have to offer:

• Get paid every Friday!
• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits & pension eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

Compensation Details:

$19.25 - $24.75 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.