Lead Japanese Cuisine Chef - Create, Train & Cook

Zen Japanese Restaurant; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Zen Japanese Restaurant in Toronto is seeking an experienced chef to lead the kitchen, creating new recipes and overseeing cooks to ensure high-quality Japanese cuisine. The role requires on-site work with responsibilities that include training staff and preparing meals for guests, including those with dietary restrictions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience and a secondary education certificate, with hands-on leadership in a professional kitchen.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.
• On-site work at a restaurant location.

Responsibilities

• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Create new recipes

Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking

Supervise kitchen staff

Prepare and cook food regularly

Train staff in cooking & handling of食

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Zen Japanese Restaurant in Toronto is seeking an experienced chef to lead the kitchen, creating new recipes and overseeing cooks to ensure high-quality Japanese cuisine. The role requires on-site work with responsibilities that include training staff and preparing meals for guests, including those with dietary restrictions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience and a secondary education certificate, with hands-on leadership in a professional kitchen.