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Chef Assistant

  • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job Description

As a chef assistant at Hyre, you will be working at a variety of high-end establishments. These include, but are not limited to, hotels, event venues (conference centres, banquet halls, golf clubs, private property, etc.), and catering companies.

You will be expected to support the head chef in a cordial manner – helping with food preparation as requested.

Job Responsibilities

  • Preparing and cooking meals for guests. This includes, but is not limited to, washing, cutting, sautéeing, etc.
  • Reviewing kitchen inventory and estimating what food items will be required for the upcoming events. Maintaining records of what food has been prepared and what ingredients were used.
  • Overseeing the storage and disposal of leftover food products after the events.
  • Helping to ensure that the cooking area and kitchen is clean and ready for future events.
  • Plating and presentation of the food being served.
  • Overall, providing an excellent level of service and professionalism.

Required Experience

A minimum of 6 months-1 year of experience working in a fast-paced kitchen such as a restaurant, event space, or catering company.

Solid knife skills.

Special Requirements in Ottawa, Ontario

  • Food Handlers Certificate is an asset

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Responsibilities

Assist the head chef with food preparation and cooking, including washing, cutting, and sautéing ingredients, and plate food for guests. Review inventory, track prepared food and ingredients, manage leftover food, and keep the kitchen clean and ready for future events.

Requirements

Applicants need at least 6 months to 1 year of experience in a fast-paced kitchen, such as a restaurant, event space, or catering company. Solid knife skills are required, and a Food Handler's Certificate is an asset in Ottawa.

Skills

  • Food Preparation
  • Cooking
  • Knife Skills
  • Inventory Review
  • Food Inventory Estimation
  • Recordkeeping
  • Food Storage
  • Food Disposal
  • Kitchen Cleaning
  • Plating
  • Food Presentation
  • Customer Service
  • Professionalism

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Categories

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality

Keywords

  • Chef Assistant
  • Food Preparation
  • Cooking
  • Knife Skills
  • Fast-Paced Kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Event Venue
  • Catering
  • Hotels
  • Conference Centres
  • Banquet Halls
  • Golf Clubs
  • Inventory Review
  • Food Inventory
  • Recordkeeping
  • Food Storage
  • Food Disposal
  • Kitchen Cleaning
  • Plating
  • Food Presentation
  • Food Handler's Certificate
  • Event Staffing
  • Head Chef
  • Ottawa

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