Chinese Chef (In-Flight Catering)

Newrest Catering Ltd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chinese Chef, where your culinary expertise will shine in preparing exceptional dishes for leading airline clients. In this dynamic role, you'll master a variety of authentic Chinese cuisines while ensuring adherence to high food safety standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to delivering top-notch catering services. If you're passionate about culinary arts and ready to make a difference in the airline industry, this is the perfect chance to showcase your talent and creativity.

Qualifications

• Expertise in preparing authentic Chinese dishes for airline clients.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a variety of authentic Chinese dishes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate meal preparation and maintain proper food production records.

Skills

Chinese Cuisine Expertise

Food Safety Procedures

Menu Coordination

Cooking Techniques (Roasting, Frying, etc.)

Effective Communication

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

NEWREST IN CANADA:

Our clients are leading airline companies such as Air Canada Jazz, American Airlines, Aero Mexico, Air France KLM, Saudia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines.

Newrest has 3 major operational units based in Toronto, Montreal, & Calgary.

These units, specialized in airline catering & buy-on-board services, are successfully growing, and we are looking for new talent to reinforce and develop our business.

Newrest is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Apply today and be a part of our team, delivering exceptional catering services and food products to top airlines around the world!

PLEASE NOTE: We are looking for candidates who are already in Canada with a valid document to work.

Mission: As a Chinese Chef at Newrest, you will bring your expertise in Chinese cuisine to prepare and present exceptional dishes for our airline clients. Your skills will ensure high-quality, authentic meals that meet airline standards and delight passengers from around the world.

Responsibilities:

1. Master and execute a variety of authentic Chinese dishes.
2. Demonstrate a complete understanding of the required menus.
3. Prepare meats, fishes, pastas, side dishes, and garnishes following recipes carefully.
4. Roast, fry, steam, grill, bake meats, fishes, vegetables as required by recipes.
5. Prepare food by cleaning, peeling, mincing, cutting, chopping, mixing, portioning, measuring ingredients, packaging, and labeling.
6. Maintain proper food production records and ensure all equipment is operational.
7. Responsible for sanitation and post-service setup.
8. Notify the manager of any maintenance repairs needed or unsafe conditions.
9. Taste and smell prepared food to determine quality and palatability.
10. Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods during preparation and service to meet established temperature goals.
11. Study recipes assigned by the Executive Chef, and coordinate all meals.
12. Coordinate preparation for the following day’s menus.
13. Manage the prep list to plan duties.
14. Ensure standards of recipes to maintain consistent quality.
15. Assist in coordinating and executing special menus for client presentations.
16. Ensure all kitchen equipment is in working order and kept clean.
17. Wear food safety equipment while on duty and use work safety equipment.
18. Maintain good portion control and production forecast.
19. Practice proper grooming, personal hygiene, and safety procedures.
20. Communicate effectively with kitchen personnel and other department units.
21. Comply with all company service standards, health & safety procedures, and food safety requirements.
22. Perform other duties as assigned.