chef

THAI HOUSE Queen; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Toronto is seeking a skilled culinary professional with 3 to 5 years of experience to lead the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will manage kitchen operations, supervise cooks, and ensure high-quality food preparation for events and regular service. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential. This position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for creative input in menu planning and recipe development.

Benefits

Free parking available

Flexible hours

Support for newcomers

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a culinary role.
• Ability to manage kitchens and supervise staff.
• Experience with menu planning and recipe creation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Prepare complete meals and specialty foods for events.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Organizational skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• Odours
• Hot

Work setting

• Restaurant

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
• 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
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 11-15 people
• Thai

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours

Employment terms options

• Night
• To be determined
• Day
• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities