Chef

Zen Japanese Restaurant; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Zen Japanese Restaurant in Toronto is seeking an experienced chef to lead the kitchen, creating new recipes and overseeing cooks to ensure high-quality Japanese cuisine. The role requires on-site work with responsibilities that include training staff and preparing meals for guests, including those with dietary restrictions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience and a secondary education certificate, with hands-on leadership in a professional kitchen.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.
• On-site work at a restaurant location.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Create new recipes

Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking

Supervise kitchen staff

Prepare and cook food regularly

Train staff in cooking & handling of食

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

3 years to less than 5 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

• Restaurant

RANKS OF CHEFS

• Chef

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• 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
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

SUPERVISION

• 5-10 people

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

CUISINE SPECIALTIES

• Japanese cuisine

FOOD SPECIALTIES

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Public transportation is available