Assistant Chef - Ajax, Canada - VP Kitchen and Katering Corp

VP Kitchen and Katering Corp
VP Kitchen and Katering Corp
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Ajax, Canada

1 day ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Work Term:
Permanent


  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 5 years or more

Work setting:


  • Restaurant

Tasks:


  • 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
  • Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
  • Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
  • Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
  • Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
  • Supervise activities of souschefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
  • Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision:


  • 34 people

Cuisine specialties:


  • Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Transportation/travel information:


  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Fastpaced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability:


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

Screening questions:


  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
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