chef

Thunder Bay African Restaurant; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant in Northwestern Ontario is seeking an experienced cook to supervise kitchen staff and manage food preparation. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, a secondary school graduation certificate, and relevant certificates. This position involves creating new recipes and overseeing food quality. Offering a dynamic work environment and benefits including a dental plan and pension plan.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Commission

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Safe Food Handling certificate required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants.
• Create new recipes and train staff in preparation and cooking.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Duration: Permanent

Working language: English

Working hours: 60 to 80 hours bi-weekly

Education:

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• 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
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading / instructing individuals

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Cuisine specialties

• Vegetarian
• African cuisine
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available