chef

The Imperial Tandoor; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant in Peterborough is seeking a skilled chef to lead and supervise kitchen staff. The role requires planning menus, preparing meals, and maintaining food quality standards. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of relevant experience. The employer offers coverage for relocation costs to the successful candidate.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Ability to supervise 3-4 kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and food presentation.

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 to cooking staff.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Ranks of chefs

• 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
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities