Chef / Sous Chef

Job summary

Collaborate with the executive chef to develop menus and oversee daily kitchen operations including inventory and staff management. Supervise food preparation and plating to ensure high quality and consistency across various client sites.

Job details

Join our culinary team as a chef / sous chef and experience the benefits of a flexible schedule where you can choose your shifts. At Stellar Personnel, we value work-life balance, allowing you to prioritize your personal events and family time. We offer competitive compensation that exceeds market standards. Our clients are in dire need of support, so they appreciate our staff for being talented and positive influences in their business. Our clients include: corporate cafeterias, conference centres, catering companies, hotels, restaurant groups, retirement homes, sporting venues and event venues. Join us to work with some of the best clients in the industry and take your culinary career to the next level. Learn more about us at: stellarpersonnel.ca Responsibilities: Collaborate with the executive chef and culinary team to develop innovative and enticing menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and unique flavor combinations. Supervise and participate in the preparation, cooking, and plating of dishes, ensuring they meet the highest quality and presentation standards. Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including scheduling, ordering supplies, and managing inventory. Provide guidance and support to kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and other team members. Conduct ongoing training sessions to enhance culinary skills, techniques, and knowledge among the kitchen staff. Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, portion control, and presentation guidelines to maintain consistency and exceed guest expectations. Engage with guests to understand their preferences, receive feedback, and create memorable dining experiences. Requirements: 2 + years of proven experience as a Chef/Sous Chef Strong leadership qualities Quality and Detail-Oriented Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work 1-7 days a week Compensation : $25+/hr, depending on your experience and skill level Schedule: Flexible shifts available – 4, 8, 10, or 12 hours Morning and evening shifts Monday to Friday & weekend availability required Work Location : Toronto Join us and work with one of our top clients while taking your career to the next level. We're hiring immediately — apply today and get started right away!

What you’ll do

Collaborate with the executive chef to develop menus and oversee daily kitchen operations including inventory and staff management. Supervise food preparation and plating to ensure high quality and consistency across various client sites.

Requirements

Requires at least 2 years of experience as a Chef or Sous Chef with strong leadership and communication skills. Candidates must be detail-oriented and flexible enough to work in a fast-paced environment with varying shift availability.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule • Work-life balance • Competitive compensation

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• positive · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Menu development
• Kitchen management
• Leadership
• Food preparation
• Inventory management
• Staff training
• Quality control
• Portion control
• Communication
• Culinary techniques
• Cooking
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Operations
• Restaurant Operation
• Scheduling
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Sous Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks