Chefs Wanted – THAI HOUSE Queen
A bustling restaurant in Toronto is seeking a talented and experienced Chef to join our team at THAI HOUSE Queen, specializing in authentic Thai cuisine. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience working in a commercial kitchen, preferably in a Thai restaurant or with Asian cuisine. We are seeking an individual passionate about food, dedicated to excellence, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you meet the above requirements and are ready to join a dynamic team, apply today!
Job details
- Location : 2213 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4E 1E8
- Work locationOn site
- Salary: $36.00 hourly / 35 hours per week / after 44 hrs/ week -overtime rate at 1.5 times applied
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full Full-time
- Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Night, To be determined, Day, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits ( WSIB, Free meals and Uniform, three days of paid sick leave, 10 days of paid vacation, free parking ), dental insurance, private health insurance until being covered by OHIP
- vacancies2 vacancies
Languages English
Education
· Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
· Noisy
· Odours
· Hot
Work setting
· Restaurant
Ranks of chefs
· Chef
Responsibilities
Tasks
· Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
· Analyze operating costs and other data
· 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
· Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
· Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
· Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
· Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
· Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
· Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
· Leading/instructing individuals
Supervision
· 11-15 people
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
· Thai
Additional information
Security and safety
· Bondable
· Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
· Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
· Fast-paced environment
· Work under pressure
· Tight deadlines
· Handling heavy loads
· Physically demanding
· Attention to detail
· Combination of sitting, standing, walking
· Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
· Leadership
· Dependability
· Efficient interpersonal skills
· Initiative
· Organized
· Reliability
· Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
· Health care plan
Financial benefits
· Bonus
Other benefits
· Free parking available
· Other benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
· Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
· Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
· Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
· Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
· Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
· Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
· Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
· Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
· Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
· Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
· Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
· Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
· Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
· Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
· Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
· a Canadian citizen
· a permanent resident of Canada
· a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
Direct Apply
By Direct Apply
By email
By phone
416-686-8541 Between 09:00 AM and 07:30 PM
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
- Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
- References attesting experience
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you live near the job location?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?