cook

TAGPUAN RESTAURANT; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Toronto is seeking an experienced individual to manage kitchen operations, including meal preparation, supervising staff, and ensuring food safety. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 2 years of experience, knowledge in menu planning, and the ability to accommodate food allergies. Responsibilities include determining portion sizes, ordering supplies, and training kitchen staff. This role is vital for maintaining a high-quality dining experience for customers.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a restaurant or similar environment.
• Knowledge in planning menus and estimating food needs.
• Skills in supervising staff and ensuring food safety.

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.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.

Skills

Food portioning

Menu planning

Food requisitioning

Meal preparation

Allergy consideration

Kitchen inspection

Staff training

Supply ordering

Supervision

Job description

• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• 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
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities