Company Operating Name:
Essence Bistro ( https://essencebistro.com )
Business Address:
1989493 Ontario Inc.
Address: 140 Woodbridge Ave, Woodbridge, ON L4L 4K9, Canada
Position Title
Chef
Wage
$28.50 per hour / 40 hours per week
Terms of Employment
Permanent Full time, 40 Hours per week
Start date
Starts as soon as possible.
# of Vacancies
1 vacancy
Benefit Package
Other benefits as per collective agreement and benefits required by law
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Languages
English
Education
Post-Secondary Diploma in cooking
Experience
5+ years
Job Duties
• Plan, organize and direct food preparation and cooking activities
• Supervise cooks, sous-chefs, kitchen staff and helpers
• Train and instruct cooks in preparation, of cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions such as banquets
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Create new recipes
• Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Order food and kitchen supplies
• Maintain and monitor inventory, records of food costs, food consumption, sales and equipment
Cuisine Specialities
• French
• European
• Vegetarian
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
Work Site Environment
Non-smoking
Ability to Oversee
Up to 15 kitchen staff
Personal Suitability
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
Security and Safety
Criminal record check
How to apply
By E-mail at:
careers@essencenatural.ca
What you must include in your application:
Cover letter and Resume
This job posting includes screening questions.
Please answer the following questions when applying:
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, please do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
All applicants, including, indigenous people, visible minorities , new immigrants, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are welcome.
At essence bistro, we believe what makes food great is the use of fresh produce. Working with the seasons in Ontario, we get to capture the freshness using everything at its peak. The local bounty inspires us to create seasonal dishes and energizes our team to share our flavours with our guests!
Our Chef has over 20 years of experience in the culinary industry in the most prestigious establishments in the world, and knowledge of several multicultural cuisines. Enjoy a world fusion experience.
We are located in the charming Old Market Lane pocket known as the original Downtown Woodbridge, found on Woodbridge Avenue and a short drive from neighbouring communtities such as Kleinburg, Nobleton, Bolton, and Caledon.
