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Aanch-Modernistic Indian Cuisine; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aanch-Modernistic Indian Cuisine in Toronto is seeking an experienced chef to lead and manage kitchen operations in a fast-paced, on-site restaurant setting. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, a College/CEGEP education, and strong English communication skills.

You will plan menus, estimate food needs, train staff, and ensure high standards of food safety and quality in a dynamic dining environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Experience training staff in cooking and handling food.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Inventory management

Staff training

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

• Repetitive tasks

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Support for youths
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Support for Indigenous people
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers