Chef - - Toronto, Canada - Altea Active

Altea Active

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description

Altea Active's Chef is a total foodie enthusiast who is passionate about curating and constructing craveable menu options with new culinary creations.

As an experienced and qualified Chef, you pride yourself on being the first in command, creating and inspecting dishes before they arrive to the customers, consistently ensuring our high-quality standards are met.

You lead and organize all kitchen activities including leading the team of kitchen staff in the day-to-day operations.

You wear many hats as you confidently control and direct food preparation processes, approve dishes, plan orders, arrange repairs, schedule team members and manage budgets.

You also enjoy being part of a team, working collaboratively with leaders on special events and corporate bookings.

While the majority of your time is spent supervising and directing your team, you are also experienced and comfortable with rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty during busy shifts.

With the help of your kitchen staff you create, maintain and are compliant with all nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.

You offer a positive, welcoming space while consistently providing a quality product with a five-star customer service experience to all members and guests.

Job Description:

This job might be for you if you have the following talents and spirit:

You're a total foodie:You have a serious flair for crafting up craveable dishes, leaving members feeling excited to come back.

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You're a Planner: You plan menus, estimate food requirements and estimate food and labour costs.
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You have Communication Superpowers: You play well with others, consulting with team members and clients for special events. You have excellent oral and written communication skills. You demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using speech in individual or group situations; attend to and fully comprehend what others are saying.
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You're Take Initiative and are Resourceful:You take responsibility for all day-to-day operations including supporting preventative maintenance and equipment purchases and repairs when needed.
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You Have The Technical Knowledge: You've got the badge to prove your technical knowledge. You're a culinary master
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You're Cool Under Pressure: You're cool, calm and collected in pressured situations.
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You Can Find a Needle in the Haystack: You have a special skill for recruiting and selecting the right people to join our team.

As an Altea Active Chef a typical day might include the following:

Actively managing a position during service periods while supporting staff where required
Create menu offerings with new culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
Collaborate with the team on the design and execution of special events including corporate bookings
Reports weekly waste and product loss with associated action planning to reduce future expenses
Oversee the work and execution of the entire kitchen team
Ensure inventory and ordering is completed and all invoices are logged
Oversee the grab and go food selection
Liaise with product suppliers on product availability and quality
Recruit, select and train new hires
Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations

Qualifications:

To land this role you need to have;

Proven experience as a Chef
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a quickservice environment
Minimum 1year experience at the Management level
Experience in a new restaurant opening considered an asset
Proficient computer skills including but not limited to: POS, inventory software, Excel and Word
Food Safety Course and W.H.M.I.S.
Ability to work flexible hours including mornings, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
Postsecondary education relating to the culinary, hospitality and/or health and fitness industry and additional certifications or workshops relating to customer service are an asset.
CPR/First Aid certification (required to have a minimum of Emergency First Aid and CPR certification) required prior to start date and must be maintained throughout employment. CPR is to be renewed annually.
All team members must provide a recent Criminal Background Check prior to commencement of training and/or work.

Additional Information

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