master chef

Squires Gastro Pub; Burlington; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular local restaurant in Burlington is looking for an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to lead the kitchen staff, manage food costs, and create innovative menus. The ideal candidate has experience in a fast-paced environment, strong leadership skills, and a passion for culinary arts. This permanent position requires secondary school education and offers flexible working hours.

Benefits

Free parking available

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a kitchen setting.
• Experience in supervising kitchen staff and food preparation.
• Ability to create new recipes and manage food costs.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks in preparation.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 44 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading / instructing individuals

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Cuisine specialties

• South Indian
• Canadian
• East Indian
• Italian cuisine
• Vegetarian

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits