Head Cook Trainee

T & T Supermarket; Markham; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

T & T Supermarket is seeking a Head Cook Trainee to oversee kitchen staff and manage food production processes. This full-time role requires strong leadership abilities, HACCP compliance, and experience in kitchen operations. Ideal candidates possess over 5 years of relevant experience and Food Safe Certification, showcasing a commitment to food quality and safety standards.

Benefits

Quarterly discretionary bonus

Life / AD&D insurance

Extended health / dental / vision care

Paid leave (annual, sick, marriage, bereavement)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Good communication skills in English; Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) is an asset.
• Flexible with shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage production processes and overall working environment.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with safety standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and provide training.

Skills

Kitchen Deli product preparation

Team management

Quality control

Inventory management

Problem-solving

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Food Safe Certification

Tools

Basic computer skills in MS Office

Job description

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Reporting to the Central Kitchen Manager (or his / her delegate) or each store's Department Head, the Head Cook Trainee is responsible for managing, disciplining, guiding, and training Kitchen Deli Production staff at the assigned store or Central Kitchen. The role also involves overseeing the production of assigned products (BBQ, Hot Food, Dim Sum, Sushi, and other finished or semi-finished products), ensuring quality control, inventory management, wastage reduction, and supervising daily kitchen food production and working conditions in compliance with HACCP, corporate policies, and statutory requirements.

Company Overview

T&T Supermarket Inc., founded in 1993 with two stores in BC, has rapidly expanded to become Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 34 stores across BC, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. The company plans further expansion in the coming years.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Central Kitchen or store production processes and overall working environment.
• Manage team performance, execute disciplinary actions, and provide training within the assigned area.
• Monitor production efficiency and evaluate productivity during work.
• Prepare, handle, clean, cut, marinate, and cook foods according to orders, including BBQ, Hot Food, Dim Sum, Sushi, and other products.
• Ensure recipes, ingredient specifications, quantities, quality, and cooking times adhere to SOPs.
• Conduct quality checks, manage inventory, and control wastage.
• Maintain product quality, food safety, freshness, and FIFO practices.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food, including temperature record keeping.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, equipment, and workplace safety standards.
• Develop and launch products for special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate commitment, accountability, and reliability.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Organize tasks and solve problems efficiently.
• Maintain a positive, proactive work attitude.
• Possess knowledge and experience in Kitchen Deli product preparation.
• Hold Food Safe Certification and knowledge of workplace health & safety.
• Experience supervising workflow, controlling costs, and wastage.
• Manage and train employees.
• Research and develop Kitchen Deli products.
• Possess 5+ years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Good communication skills in English; Chinese (Cantonese / Mandarin) is an asset.
• Flexible with shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Understand tools & equipment relevant to the role.
• Basic computer skills in MS Office.
• Quarterly discretionary bonus
• Life / AD&D insurance
• Extended health / dental / vision care
• Paid leave (annual, sick, marriage, bereavement)
• Shift work required, including weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Safety Statement

Safety is T&T Supermarket’s top priority, with established policies and measures to ensure a safe working environment across all facilities.

Additional Information

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Management and Manufacturing