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Kajohn Thai Restaurant; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Halifax is seeking a skilled Kitchen Manager. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in kitchen operations, with expertise in menu planning and team supervision. This role involves overseeing the kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, and coordinating special events. If you have a passion for Thai cuisine and strong management skills, we invite you to apply!

Benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

Mentorship programs

Diversity training

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in kitchen management.
• Must have relevant food handling certifications.
• Ability to prepare and cook complete meals, supervise cooking staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special events, determine food portions and costs.
• Train staff in preparation and cooking, supervise kitchen operations.
• Order supplies, maintain inventory, and organize buffets and banquets.

Skills

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations
• Thai
• Gluten-free
• Vegan

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees