Head Cook Trainee

T & T Supermarket; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Toronto is seeking a Head Cook Trainee to manage kitchen production and supervise staff. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Kitchen Deli products and supervisory experience. This role includes monitoring food safety and inventory management while developing products for special events. The company offers benefits such as a quarterly bonus, insurance, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Insurance

Health/dental/vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with Kitchen Deli products and 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of food safety and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Chinese is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen production and team performance.
• Monitor inventory and ensure cleanliness and quality.
• Develop special event products.

Skills

Kitchen Deli products management

Effective communication in English

Food safety knowledge

Supervisory skills

Adaptability to shifts

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Join us to apply for the Head Cook Trainee role at T & T Supermarket.

Reporting to the Central Kitchen Manager or Store Department Head, the Head Cook Trainee manages, trains, and supervises Kitchen Deli Production staff. Responsibilities include overseeing the production of products like BBQ, Hot Food, Dim Sum, Sushi, ensuring quality, inventory, wastage control, and compliance with HACCP and corporate policies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage the kitchen or store production environment and team performance.
• Ensure adherence to recipes, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Monitor inventory, quality, and food safety, including FIFO and temperature records.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and workplace safety standards.
• Develop products for special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Experience in Kitchen Deli products (BBQ, Hot Foods, Dim Sum, Sushi) with 5+ years and 3+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, workplace safety, and cost control.
• Ability to train and manage staff, communicate effectively in English and Chinese (Cantonese / Mandarin is an asset).
• Flexible with shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of relevant tools and equipment.

Benefits :

• Quarterly bonus, insurance, health / dental / vision, retirement plan, paid leave, staff discounts.

Shift : Includes weekdays, weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings.

Safety : Committed to health and safety policies across all facilities.

Employment Details :

• Level : Mid-Senior
• Type : Full-time
• Function : Management & Manufacturing
• Industry : Retail Groceries

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