Specialist Chef – Chinese BBQ (Siu Mei) Job

Job Title: Specialist Chef – Chinese BBQ (Siu Mei)
Employer: Centra Food Market Barrie
Work Location: Unit M 101, 320 Bayfield Street, Barrie, ON L4M 3C1
Wage: $36.00 per hour
Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Hours per Week: 40 hours
Language of Work: English
Vacancies: 1

Job Summary
We are seeking a Specialist Chef with master-level expertise in the ancient art of Siu Mei (Chinese Roasting). This is a technical role responsible for the entire lifecycle of traditional Chinese BBQ production, from complex marination chemistry to high-heat oven management.

Key Responsibilities
• Select specific cuts of pork, poultry, and duck to ensure proper fat-to-lean ratios for premium roasting.
• Develop and apply proprietary spice blends and complex marination techniques.
• Direct the expert preparation, curing, and roasting of authentic Siu Mei, including Crispy Roast Pork (Siu Yuk), Honey-Glazed Char Siu, BBQ Duck, and Soya Sauce Chicken.
• Manage specialized roasting ovens, precisely adjusting heat and humidity to ensure the signature "glassy" skin finish.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on specialized BBQ ovens to ensure safety and longevity.
• Actively supervise and provide hands-on technical training for new kitchen staff, focusing on safety and authentic techniques.
• Maintain inventory records and estimate food requirements for specialized BBQ meats.
• Manage heavy lifting of raw meat products and maintain high-volume output in a fast-paced kitchen.

Key Requirements:
• 1 to 2 years of dedicated and specialized experience in traditional Chinese BBQ (Siu Mei) preparation and roasting.
• Completion of secondary school is required.
• A combination of culinary education, training, and experience will also be considered.
• Valid Ontario Food Handler Certificate.
• Must be available for late-night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Physical & Environmental Requirements
• Comfortably perform precision work in a high-temperature environment near industrial roasting equipment.
• Expert-level knife skills for bone-in meat chopping and specialized skewering.
• Ability to handle heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and remain standing for the duration of an 8-hour shift.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply via email [email protected]

Centra Food Market is "Your Fresh Local Grocer," dedicated to bringing global aromas and unparalleled fresh selections to the Ontario market. Our Barrie location, a 36,000-square-foot anchor at the Bayfield Mall, was established to fill the void in the local ethnic food market. We specialize in high-quality international produce, fresh seafood, and authentic Asian specialties. At Centra, we pride ourselves on a clean, modern shopping environment and a multicultural team committed to providing premium products and friendly service to the growing Barrie community.