Indo-Chinese Cuisine Chef

Employer: Everest Hakka House Inc. o/a Everest Hakka House

Company Description: Welcome to Everest Hakka House, where we bring you the authentic flavors of Indo-Chinese Hakka cuisine. Our restaurant blends traditional Hakka recipes with Indian spices and techniques to create a unique and unforgettable dining experience. Discover our signature dishes, made with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor.

Location of Work: 2356 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1B6

Nature of Employment: Permanent Full-Time, Shift and Flexible Hours, Evening and Weekend Availability Required

Hours: 30 hours per week

Salary: $58,800 - $60,000 per year (commensurate upon experience)

Benefits: 4% vacation pay per year

Number of Positions: 1

Language: English

Job Summary: The Indo-Chinese Cuisine Chef is responsible for overseeing and directing our kitchen operations and ensuring that our specialty Hakka dishes are prepared and cooked authentically and in a timely manner. The right candidate will bring hands-on culinary expertise to deliver high-quality food and service to our customers in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities:

•        Plan, direct, and execute food preparation and cooking according to customer needs;

•       Oversee, advise, and provide training to cooks and other kitchen staff, ensuring a high standard of consistency and quality is maintained across the kitchen;

•        Prepare and cook Indo-Chinese dishes using authentic ingredients, spices, food preparation techniques, and traditional recipes;

•        Work with ingredients, such as meats, vegetables, spices, and rice, and use specialty cooking equipment;

•        Adapt dishes for customers with specialty diets, allergies, and intolerances while ensuring the authentic flavor profile is preserved;

•        Ensure consistent and high-quality food preparation and presentation according to Oakville Hakka House’s restaurant and catering standards;

•        Participate in planning new menu items and recipes;

•        Adapt traditional recipes and food preparation procedures to ensure menu-items can be efficiently scaled for large catering events while maintaining the richness, depth, and complexity of flavors;

•        Regularly track, check, and organize restaurant inventory to ensure that food and kitchen supplies are adequately stocked;

•        Place orders with vendors for ingredients and cooking supplies when necessary;

•        Ensure proper food handling procedures are followed during the cooking process and that all food products are safely stored;

•        Ensure kitchen and storage areas are maintained and cleaned according to health and safety standards; and

•        Other duties as required.

Minimum Skills Requirements:

•        Completion of secondary school is required;

•        At least least one (1) year of work experience as a chef, or at least three (3) years of work experience as a cook is required;

•        Must have knowledge of and experience in preparing and cooking Indo-Chinese/Hakka cuisine;

•        Prior supervisory or managerial experience in a food preparation or kitchen environment is strongly preferred;

•        Certification from the Ontario College of Trades is not required;

•        Fluency in verbal English is required;

•        Must be dependable, reliable, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment; and

•        Must have a professional attitude and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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