Team Member/cook - Markham, Canada - Angus Glen Montessori

Description

About us
Angus Glen Montessori is a small business in Markham, ON L6C 0M4.

We are professional, agile, and our goal is to Angus Glen Montessori School to serve the growing demand for superior quality preschool education.

We are dedicated to providing the best possible foundation to inspire children for a lifetime of learning and achievement. We are looking for a passionate, experienced, and creative Chef to join our fast-growing team.

The Chef will be primarily responsible for preparing nutritious and child-friendly meals while maintaining and ensuring the sanitation of the kitchen.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop recipes and determine how to present the food
• Plan seasonal menus and ensure consistent serving sizes and quality of meals
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas for cleanliness and functionality
• Train and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers
• Prepare food in a timely manner / time management
• Have efficient knife skills
• Check freshness of food and ingredients
• Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies
• Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards
• Attending staff meetings, professional development activities, open houses, as required
• Ensuring that all regulatory standards required by federal, provincial and municipal governments are being met at all times
• Other duties as required
• Culinary school diploma preferred
• Must have proven work experience for a minimum of one year
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and proven problemsolving skills
• Must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Must have a valid First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Have a valid Police Reference check
• Verbal and written communication skills needed
• Must be Food Safe certified, Food Handling Certificate.
• Must have familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Handson experience with various kitchen equipment
• Advanced knowledge of culinary and baking techniques
• Uptodate knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes; able to cook for children with allergies

Remuneration will be based on experience. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Salary:
$20.00-$24.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (preferred)
• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location:
In person