Job details
- JobBank Id: 45016698
- JobSeekr Id: 424673
- Chef
- Thunder Bay, ON
- Full time
- Thunder Bay African Restaurant
- $1,500 to $2,200
- 60 to 80 hours bi-weekly
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
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.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
- 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
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- 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
- 3-4 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
- Vegetarian
- African cuisine
- Caribbean and Latin American cuisine
Food specialties
- Bakery goods and desserts
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Leadership
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
Financial benefits
- Commission
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- Parking available