Overview

The Chef prepares and cooks food for service, helping deliver well-organized kitchen operations and a positive dining experience. This hands-on role combines food preparation, cooking, secure food handling, and coordination with the kitchen and service teams.

Duties
Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
Demonstrate current cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
Create recent 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
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
Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Leading/instructing individualsExperience

Required: Practical food preparation, cooking, food handling, and food safety capabilities, with leadership and communication skills to coordinate kitchen work and support colleagues during service. Preferred: Supervising experience, team management, restaurant management, and experience in food service, restaurants, kitchens, the food industry, or hospitality; 2 years of experience as a chef of Italian cuisine

Pay: $37.50-$42.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef Old Toronto (Canada)
🏢 VATICANO RESTAURANT
📍 Canada