specialist chef

Yin Ji Chang Fen; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asian cuisine restaurant in Metro Vancouver is seeking an experienced chef to manage kitchen operations and develop new recipes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and proficiency in Cantonese, Szechuan, Dim Sum, and Japanese cuisines. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, estimating food costs, and maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with Cantonese, Szechuan, Dim Sum, and Japanese cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Estimate supply costs and manage food inventory.
• Instruct kitchen staff on food preparation and presentation.
• Create new recipes and menu items.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure food quality standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team management

Creativity in recipe development

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Safe Food Handling certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Job description

Overview

• Work Term : Temporary
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 5 years or more

Work site environment

• Wet / damp
• Noisy
• Hot
• Cold / refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Cuisine specialties

• Cantonese cuisine
• Szechuan
• Dim Sum
• Japanese cuisine

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player