chef

Gurume Sushi; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local sushi restaurant in Toronto is seeking an experienced cook to supervise kitchen staff, create recipes, and manage menu planning. The ideal candidate has experience in Japanese cuisine and is responsible for ensuring the quality of food served. This is a permanent position offering 30 to 40 hours of work per week in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a cooking position.
• Ability to demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment.
• Familiarity with preparing and cooking Japanese cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cooking techniques to staff.
• Create and plan menus.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Prepare specialty meals for events.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Recipe creation

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Training staff

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

Tasks

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Cuisine specialties

• Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

• Cold kitchen
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week