About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Tasks
- Estimate labour costs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
- Leading/instructing individuals.
- Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
- Supervision: 3-4 people.
- Cuisine specialties: South Indian.
- Food specialties: Cold kitchen.
- Stocks, soups and sauces.
- Security and safety: Medical exam.
- Criminal record check.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Weight handling: Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs).
- Personal suitability: Leadership.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
- Employment terms options: Evening.
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
- Employment terms options: Morning.
- Financial benefits: Bonus.
- Other benefits: Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
- Parking available.