Head Chef Job

Position: Head Chef
Employer: Lumbini Hut
Address: 60 Randall drive, Ajax, ON, L1S 6L3
On site work
Salary: $36.00 hourly / 32 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Condition of work: Evening, Flexible hours, Night, Weekend
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Languages
English
Education
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
• Odours
• Hot
• Non-smoking
Work setting
• Restaurant
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals
Supervision
• Working groups
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
• East Indian
• Vegetarian
Food specialties
• Cereals, grains and pulses
Additional information
Security and safety
• Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

How to apply
By mail
60 Randall drive, Ajax, ON, L1S 6L3
What you must include in your application:
• Answers to the following screening questions:
o Are you willing to relocate for this position?
o Do you have experience working in this field?
o Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
• Letter of recommendation
• References attesting experience