Seeking a dedicated and skilled Chef to join our culinary team. As a Chef, you will play a crucial role in leading our team of food service associates in prep and production. You'll ensure the highest quality of food, exceptional service, and a positive guest experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations:
- Lead the cooking and preparing of food based on approved recipes and production standards.
- Participate in all phases of food preparation, menu planning, and development.
- Ensure timely completion of production orders, maintaining quality and presentation.
- Store food following corporate and provincial food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Adhere to proper food handling, portion control, and serving temperature guidelines.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, supplies, and workstations.
- Provide menu knowledge to associates and customers, addressing dietary and allergen-related inquiries.
- Sound knowledge of financial management including the ability to control food and labour costs.
- Efficiently manage time and tasks during peak production and service hours.
- Ensure the unit has strict compliance with our Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations
People Leadership:
- Manage and lead hourly food service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, and performance reviews.
- Interact with customers to resolve complaints and provide a friendly, service-oriented experience.
- Relay relevant information to the supervisor and collaborate with the team for effective operations.
Inventory Management:
- Monitor inventory levels, track product consumption, and create orders when supplies are low.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory
Qualifications:
- Minimum of four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.
- FoodSafe Certification.
- Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
- Strong background in banquet and catering functions with high-volume production.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Management skills, with the ability to motivate, lead, and develop associates.
- Hard-working team player with effective prioritization skills.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
If you are a culinary professional with a passion for exceptional food quality, team leadership, and creating outstanding guest experiences, we invite you to join our team. Collaborate with our culinary team and uphold the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and service, making a positive impact on our guests and associates.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
