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KERALA KITCHEN & CAFE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Toronto is seeking a skilled individual to manage kitchen operations. Responsibilities include planning menus, training staff, and ensuring food quality. The ideal candidate has a secondary education and some experience. This is a permanent position requiring attention to detail and strong teamwork skills. Work hours are 35 per week.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate special events.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Train staff in preparation and cooking methods.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Time management

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education and Experience

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Café

Responsibilities

• 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Work language and hours

• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Work Term: Permanent