Chef

Job Description

Location:  9006 Commercial Street, New Minas, Nova Scotia, B4N 3E2

Job duties:

-        Plan, direct, coordinate daily activities of food preparation in the kitchen.

-        Give clear instructions to kitchen staff on preparing and garnishing food materials.

-        Manage stocks of food and order food from suppliers.

-        Cook authentic Chinese cuisine dishes.

-        Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.

-        Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.

-        Safeguard all food preparation by implementing training to increase kitchen staff’s knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.

-        Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation.

-        Plan new menus and create new recipes.

-        Establish and maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.

-        Interview, select, train, supervise and coach kitchen staff.

Key Competencies:

-        Excellent knowledge in Chinese ingredients and sauces.

-        Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in Chinese cuisine cooking.

-        Capable of delegating multiple tasks.

-        Ability to communicate effectively and build good relations with team members.

-        Leadership skills and good time management skills.

-        High school graduated or equivalent.

Work hours:       40 - 48 hours a week

Benefits:              5 days paid personal days / sick leave; meals provided while on shifts / gratuities