chef

Kara Mia Restaurants Markham Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in York Region, Markham, is seeking a dedicated Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The role involves creating new recipes, supervising staff, and preparing Italian cuisine for diners. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of restaurant experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to manage a team of 3-4 cooks.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks.
• Prepare and cook complete meals.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Cook Trade Certification

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years, or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Formal dining room
• Restaurant
• Willing to relocate

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• 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
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Cuisine specialties

• Italian cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player