specialist chef

Nimman Thai cuisine; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Thai restaurant in Toronto is looking for a dedicated culinary professional to prepare and cook a variety of Thai dishes, manage kitchen staff, and ensure high food quality standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a strong passion for cooking, as well as certifications like Safe Food Handling and CPR. This position requires excellent leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a restaurant setting.
• Experience in cooking Thai specialty foods.
• Ability to handle physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for events.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

CPR certification

Job description

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 30 hours per week

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years or equivalent experience

Work setting: Restaurant

Tasks:

1. Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
2. Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
3. Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
4. Create new recipes
5. Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
6. Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
7. Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
8. Requisition food and kitchen supplies
9. Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
10. Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
11. Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
12. Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
13. Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
14. Lead and instruct individuals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Cuisine specialties:

• Thai
• Vegetarian

Food specialties:

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability:

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions:

1. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
2. Are you willing to relocate for this position?
3. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?