Specialty Foods Chef

Job summary

Prepare and cook meals and specialty foods, develop recipes, plan menus, and ensure food quality while accommodating customers with allergies or intolerances. Supervise, recruit, and train kitchen staff, and maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experience Experience 7 months to less than 1 year On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Estimate labour costs Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers Create new recipes Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances Recruit and hire staff Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Supervision 5-10 people Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Sushi preparation techniques Teppanyaki Japanese cuisine

What you’ll do

Prepare and cook meals and specialty foods, develop recipes, plan menus, and ensure food quality while accommodating customers with allergies or intolerances. Supervise, recruit, and train kitchen staff, and maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.

Requirements

The role requires 7 months to less than 1 year of experience and a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program lasting 3 months to less than 1 year, or equivalent experience. English is required, along with expertise in Japanese cuisine, including sushi preparation and teppanyaki, and the ability to supervise 5–10 people.

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Japanese Cuisine
• Sushi Preparation
• Teppanyaki
• Recipe Development
• Menu Planning
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Presentation
• Food Quality Standards
• Food Allergy Accommodation
• Food Cost Management
• Inventory Management
• Staff Supervision
• Recruitment and Hiring
• Staff Training

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership