Specialist chef

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to manage food preparation and oversee staff in a busy central commissary.

You will plan menus, supervise cooks and sous-chefs, train staff, and ensure high standards for events and regular service, including accommodations for allergies. This permanent, full-time role requires reliability and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation required.
• 3–5 years of kitchen experience or equivalent.
• Experience supervising cooks and kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Prepare and cook meals for events such as banquets.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible

Initiative

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

WORK SETTING

• Central food commissary

TASKS

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• 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

FOOD SPECIALTIES

• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Evening
• Morning
• Day