Kitchen Leader & Menu Architect

Newrest; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and Dental insurance

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Ongoing training

Job summary

Newrest is seeking an experienced Chef to join our culinary team in Mississauga, Ontario. This full-time role involves leading the kitchen, preparing high-quality dishes, and ensuring adherence to food safety and production standards.

Based in Mississauga, you will manage menu execution, supervise staff, and collaborate with management to meet client and airline requirements. A strong background in restaurant or catering operations is required, with opportunities for growth and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or catering operations.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Menu Preparation & Execution: Prepare and cook a variety of dishes (meats, fish, pastas, side dishes, garnishes) according to recipes, ensuring quality, consistency, and proper portion control.
• Team Leadership & Training: Supervise kitchen staff, manage prep lists, and provide training to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to standards.
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean and safe kitchen, ensure proper food handling, temperature control, and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Menu Planning & Development: Collaborate with management to plan, modify, and execute menus based on client and airline requirements, including special menus for presentations.
• Equipment & Maintenance Oversight: Ensure all kitchen equipment is functional, clean, and in good working order; report any maintenance needs or unsafe conditions.
• Quality Control & Record Keeping: Monitor food quality through tasting and temperature checks and maintain food production records to track inventory and meet service standards.
• Effective Communication: Coordinate with kitchen and service staff, ensuring smooth communication and timely service delivery while adhering to company standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Menu planning

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Quality control

Job description

Newrest is seeking an experienced Chef to join our culinary team in Mississauga, Ontario. This full-time role involves leading the kitchen, preparing high-quality dishes, and ensuring adherence to food safety and production standards.

Based in Mississauga, you will manage menu execution, supervise staff, and collaborate with management to meet client and airline requirements. A strong background in restaurant or catering operations is required, with opportunities for growth and ongoing training.