Chef de cuisine

Hwy 17 Motel; Wawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation available

Other benefits

Job summary

Hwy 17 Motel in Ontario is seeking a professional chef to lead kitchen operations in a rural resort setting. You will plan menus, supervise cooks, prepare complete meals for events, and strive for high quality and consistency.

Knowledge of Greek/Canadian/ Mediterranean cuisines, manage inventory and cost controls, and train staff are essential. This full-time, permanent role offers 40 hours per week and staff accommodation.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• Cook Trade Certification and Safe Food Handling certificates are desirable.
• Food Safety Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook complete meals 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.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• 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.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Or equivalent experience

Job description

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Non-smoking

WORK SETTING

• Formal dining room
• Staff accommodation available
• Restaurant
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Resort
• Hotel, motel, resort

RANKS OF CHEFS

• Head chef
• Chef
• Sauce chef
• Pastry chef
• Meat chef
• Fish chef

TASKS

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• 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
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

CUISINE SPECIALTIES

• Canadian
• Greek
• Italian cuisine
• European
• International
• Croatian
• Portuguese
• Gluten-free
• Mediterranean cuisine

FOOD SPECIALTIES

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years to less than 3 years

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Morning
• On call
• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

OTHER BENEFITS

• Other benefits