chef

AGAVE BY IMPERIAL; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Peterborough is seeking a Head Chef specializing in Mexican cuisine. The role requires overseeing kitchen staff, preparing meals for events, and maintaining food quality. Candidates should have experience in a fast-paced environment and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Permanent position offering 35 hours of work per week, with relocation costs covered by the employer.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Flexible and dependable in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise cooks and maintain records of inventory.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for events.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education :

Expérience :

Education

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

Work site environment

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

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
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading / instructing individuals

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Working groups

Cuisine specialties

• Mexican

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

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 hours per week