specialty foods chef

AD HOSPITALITY GROUP INC.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dining establishment in Toronto seeks an experienced Cook to prepare and cook specialty foods and plan menus. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary expertise, especially in Italian cuisine and bakery goods, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This is a permanent position offering 35 hours of work per week, and does not require Canadian work experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of cooking experience required.
• Ability to demonstrate new cooking techniques.
• Willingness to prepare dishes suitable for customers with food allergies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards.
• Create new recipes and demonstrate techniques to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Cuisine and areas of expertise

• Italian cuisine
• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
• Chocolate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Support for newcomers and refugees

Additional information

• Does not require Canadian work experience
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 35 hours per week