Full-Time Culinary Assistant: Training & Recipe Development

Bento Sushi; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Job summary

Bento Sushi is seeking a Culinary Assistant to gain hands-on experience at our Training & Innovation Centre in Richmond Hill. You will support recipe testing, kitchen operations, product development, and training preparations.

This role offers exposure to sensory evaluations, documentation, and collaboration with chefs. You will weigh and prepare ingredients, record results, and help manage inventory, costs, and post-session cleanup.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking techniques and knife skills.
• Understanding of food safety, kitchen operations, and culinary fundamentals.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measurements and record-keeping.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Food Handler Certification will be an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in food styling, plating, or food photography.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recipe testing by weighing, measuring, and preparing ingredients.
• Record test results, including quantities, cooking times, temperatures, and observations.
• Support yield tracking and basic food cost calculations.
• Create and update standardized recipe documentation and specifications.
• Participate in product tastings and sensory evaluations.
• Assist with product and menu photography as needed.
• Prepare ingredients, equipment, and workstations for training sessions and culinary demonstrations.
• Support chefs during classes by preparing samples and assisting with demonstrations.
• Help with post-session cleanup, equipment organization, and ingredient storage.
• Assist with plating and food presentation for training materials and menu development projects.
• Receive and inspect deliveries for quality and accuracy.
• Support inventory management activities, including stock counts and FIFO labeling.
• Build shopping and replenishment lists and assist with purchasing tasks when required.
• Maintain sanitation records and support food safety compliance.
• Research ingredients, suppliers, and pricing to support product development initiatives.

Skills

Basic cooking

Knife skills

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Measurement accuracy

Time management

MS Office

Food photography

Communication

Job description

Bento Sushi is seeking a Culinary Assistant to gain hands-on experience at our Training & Innovation Centre in Richmond Hill. You will support recipe testing, kitchen operations, product development, and training preparations.

This role offers exposure to sensory evaluations, documentation, and collaboration with chefs. You will weigh and prepare ingredients, record results, and help manage inventory, costs, and post-session cleanup.