head chef
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- North York, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Tasks
Cuisine specialties
Work conditions and physical capabilities
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Restaurant
- Head chef
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
- 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
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- 3-4 people
Cuisine specialties
- Cantonese cuisine
- Dim Sum
- Bakery goods and desserts
- 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
- Tight deadlines
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Leadership
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead kitchen operations, supervise and train chefs and other kitchen staff, and prepare food for regular service and special events. Plan menus, develop recipes, manage food costs and inventory, and ensure food quality and presentation standards.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and at least five years of experience. The role calls for leadership, organization, reliability, effective interpersonal skills, and expertise in Cantonese cuisine and dim sum.
Skills
- Kitchen Leadership
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Food Presentation
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Food Quality Control
- Cantonese Cuisine
- Dim Sum
- Banquet and Wedding Catering
- Kitchen Operations
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Head Chef
- Restaurant
- Cantonese Cuisine
- Dim Sum
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Food Preparation
- Cooking Techniques
- Food Presentation
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Food Quality Standards
- Kitchen Supervision
- Staff Training
- Banquets
- Weddings
- Bakery Goods
- Desserts
- Cold Kitchen
- Eggs and Dairy
- Fish and Seafood
- Meat and Poultry
- Vegetables and Fruits