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Head Chef

Posted by: Florette
Posting date: August 16, 2024      Closing date: November 15, 2024
Job location: Toronto - ON, Canada
Salary: $35.00 per hour
Vacancy: 1
Job category: Restaurant & Cafe
Job id: 20191250740

Job description:


Position - Head Chef

Employer - Florette

Job details

  • Location -1168 Queen Street WestToronto, ONM6J 1J5
  • Workplace - On site
  • Salary - CAD35.00 hourly / 40 hours per Week
  • Terms of employment - Permanent
  • Employment - Full time
  • Day, Evening, Night, On Call, Weekend
  • Start date - Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits - Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • Vacancies -1 vacancy

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Noisy
  • Odours
  • Hot

Work setting

  • Restaurant
  • Urban area

Ranks of chefs

  • Executive chef
  • Head chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
  • Analyze operating costs and other data
  • 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
  • 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
  • Requisition food and kitchen supplies
  • Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
  • Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
  • 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
  • Recruit and hire staff
  • Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
  • Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

  • 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Safe Food Handling certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

  • South Indian
  • Canadian
  • Italian cuisine
  • Thai
  • European
  • International

Food specialties

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

Area of work experience

  • Manager

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

  • Gratuities
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

Other benefits

  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities

 Apply to - jerry@florettetoronto.com 

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