executive chef

The Secret Kitchen; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local culinary service provider in York Region is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to supervise kitchen staff, manage food costs, and create recipes. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience, holds a trades certificate, and is proficient in food safety. This permanent position requires 30 to 40 hours per week of work, primarily in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food.
• Maintain records of food cost and inventory.
• Supervise kitchen staff activities.
• Plan and direct cooking activities for restaurants.

Skills

Supervision

Recipe creation

Cost analysis

Staff training

Menu planning

Food safety

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Cuisine specialties

• East Indian
• Vegetarian
• International
• Gluten-free
• Vegan

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent

Langue de travail: Anglais

Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week