Job Description

Company Overview

Newcomer Women Services Toronto - Integrated Employment Services is facilitating the recruitment process on behalf of one of our employment partners for this position. As part of the selection process, all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an in-person interview with the hiring team of the partnering organization.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled

Head Chef

to join our client's culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Previous head chef or executive chef experience:

Demonstrated experience in managing kitchen operations and staff is crucial. Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, of high quality and in a timely fashion Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Communication skills:

Excellent communication with both staff and front-of-house staff is necessary for seamless service. Trains, develops, and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards consistently. Teaches preparation according to well-defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property. Provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen. Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Actively involved in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes. Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays. Recognizes superior quality products, presentations, and flavour. Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards. Follows proper handling and the right temperature of all food products. Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order per local Health Department standards. Review customer satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement. Other Duties as assigned by senior management

Qualification

Proven experience as a Head Chef Degree in Jamaican Food Preparation/ Culinary Arts, or equivalent education and experience. 3 years of experience in preparing Jamaican Cuisine Current Food Handler certificate is

MANDATORY

Exceptional proven ability in Jamaican Cuisine Leadership and Management skills Up to date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)

Why you should work for us:

Great learning & growth opportunity Great culture & working environment Competitive wages

Location:

Food Truck Locations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-30