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
Work setting
Ranks of chefs
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
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
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
