chef

function bar & kitchen; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Toronto is seeking an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen team. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals, estimating food costs, and supervising staff. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience and hold food safety certifications. The role is permanent with a working schedule of 37 to 40 hours per week, offering gratuities.

Benefits

Gratuities

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in a restaurant kitchen.
• Safe Food Handling certificate and Food Safety Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.

Skills

Food safety / handling skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Dependability

Team player

Job description

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant

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
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• 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
• 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
• Food safety / handling skills

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 37 to 40 hours per week