Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled, passionate, and experienced Middle Eastern Breakfast & Sweets Chef to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience preparing traditional Middle Eastern breakfast dishes, authentic Arabic pastries, and a variety of baklawa.

The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of traditional recipes, food preparation techniques, presentation, and maintaining consistent food quality.

Chef Duties

Middle Eastern Breakfast Preparation

- Prepare traditional Arabic and Middle Eastern breakfast dishes.
- Prepare items such as foul medames, hummus, falafel, labneh, manakeesh, fatayer, shakshuka, eggs, fatteh and assorted breakfast platters.
- Prepare and handle fresh ingredients, dips, spreads, and traditional accompaniments.
- Ensure food is fresh, flavourful, and consistently prepared.
- Maintain high standards of food presentation and portion control.

Pastry Preparation

- Prepare authentic Middle Eastern sweets using traditional recipes and techniques.
- Work with phyllo dough, pistachios, walnuts, cashews, and other traditional fillings.
- Prepare sugar syrups, flavourings, and pastry fillings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of different sweet varieties, shapes, and preparation methods.




- Ensure consistent texture, taste, freshness, and presentation.
- Prepare and bake other traditional Arabic sweets and pastries as required.

Kitchen Operations & Food Safety

- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and proper food storage procedures.
- Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate supply requirements.
- Minimize food waste and maintain efficient kitchen operations.
- Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff.

Experience

- Previous professional experience preparing Arabic or Middle Eastern cuisine.
- Demonstrated experience making traditional arabic sweets from scratch.
- Strong knowledge of authentic Middle Eastern breakfast dishes.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a rapid-paced kitchen.
- Attention to detail and consistency in food preparation.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
- Culinary training or equivalent hands-on experience is an asset.

Starting Date: Beginning of December 2026

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Middle Eastern Breakfast & Sweets Chef (Woodbridge)
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📍 Woodbridge