Don Quixote Restaurant

Toronto, ON

Don Quixote Restaurant

Toronto, ON

chef

Toronto, ON (view on map)

Posted 28 days ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 44 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
• Formal dining room
• Restaurant
Ranks of chefs
• Executive chef
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
• 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
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Food preparation
• Food safety/handling skills
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
Supervision
• 1 to 2 people
Cuisine specialties
• Italian cuisine
• European
• Vegetarian
• International
• Brazilian
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Gluten-free
• Mediterranean cuisine
• Vegan
Food specialties
• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
Employment terms options
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available