Job Description

Why should you work for VG Group of Businesses?

• Competitive wages based on skills and experience.
• Up to 20% off employee discount
• A growing company offering many learning experiences
• We are a regenerative employer meaning that the organization continues to build a workplace that is good for its staff, producers, customers and communities.

Chef

VG Group is looking for a Head Chef in Toronto, ON!

We are looking to hire a critical thinker and skilled problem-solver with retail shop skills to join our retail team with cross-over into production and farming. You will assist our efforts by ensuring our offerings and efforts are of the highest quality and honour the efforts put in by all that contribute and consume. To do well in this role, you should have a vast knowledge of the culinary arts, food prep operations and retail, be highly skilled, and have a strong desire to make decisions that lead to regeneration.

Hours:

• $21 / hr
• 44 hours per week

Main duties

Chef performs some or all of the following duties:

• Plan, direct and execute food preparation and cooking activities stores and production facilities.
• Consult with clients regarding specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Estimate food requirements and estimate food and labour costs
• Supervise activities of staff
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Recruit and hire staff
• May prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
• Create new recipes
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Plan menus and merchandising

Employment requirements

• A university degree or college diploma in Culinary Arts or other related fields is required.
• 3 years of butchery, meat processing or related retail sales experience

About VG Meats:

VG Meats is dedicated to producing high-quality, healthy foods through sustainable farming practices. A fourth-generation family business, we produce tenderness-tested beef, pork and pastured poultry that our customers love. We\'re looking for people who share our dedication and vision. Our areas of focus are regenerative farming practices, retailers, farmers, restaurants, distributors and institutions.

VG Meats is an equal opportunity employer and accommodation will be provided during the interviewing and hiring processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Budget, Culinary Experience, Catering, Kitchen Management Experience, Labor Cost Analysis, Cooking, Food Preparation, Meal Preparation, Food Safety, Restaurant Management, Kitchen Experience, Time Management, Management, Banquet Experience, Supervising Experience, Leadership, Chef, Inventory Control, Food Production, Pricing, Restaurant Experience, Menu Planning, Merchandising, Recruiting, Sourcing, Purchasing, Event Planning, Forecasting, Profit & Loss, Budgeting, Red Seal, Food Handler, Menu planning, retail sales

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