Chinese Chef (In-Flight Catering)

Newrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in Toronto seeks a skilled Chinese Chef to prepare authentic dishes for airline clients. The role involves mastering various Chinese recipes, ensuring high food safety standards, and maintaining proper kitchen conditions. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in meal preparation and have experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Join the team and help deliver exceptional catering services worldwide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, preferably in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to prepare a range of authentic Chinese dishes.
• Strong understanding of food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present authentic Chinese dishes for airline clients.
• Maintain proper food production records and sanitary conditions.
• Taste and adjust dishes to ensure quality and palatability.

Skills

Expertise in Chinese cuisine

Food safety knowledge

Ability to follow recipes

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’ll 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

• Master and execute a variety of authentic Chinese dishes.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of the required menus.
• Prepare meats, fishes, pastas, side dishes, and garnishes following recipes carefully.
• Roast, fry, steam, grill, bake meats, fishes, vegetables as required by recipes.
• Prepare food by cleaning, peeling, mincing, cutting, chopping, mixing, portioning, measuring ingredients, packaging, and labelling.
• Maintain proper food production records, ensure all equipment is operable.
• Responsible for sanitation and post-service setup.
• Notify manager of any maintenance repairs needed or unsafe conditions.
• Taste and smell prepared food to determine quality and palatability.
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods during preparation and service to ensure temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• Study recipes assigned by the Executive Chef, prepare, and coordinate all meals.
• Coordinate preparation for the following day’s menus.
• Manage the prep list to plan duties.
• Ensure standard of recipes to maintain consistent quality.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of special menus for client presentations.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is in working order and kept clean at all times.
• Wear food safety equipment while on duty, use work safety equipment.
• Maintain good portion control and forecast of production.
• Practice proper grooming, personal hygiene, and use safety equipment.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen personnel & other unit departments.
• Comply with all company service standards, health & safety procedures, food safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.