Employment Opportunity: Chef – Authentic Thai Cuisine- As soon as possible

EAT BKK Thai Kitchen is seeking a skilled, passionate, and experienced Chef to join our restaurant team in North York, Ontario. This role is ideal for a culinary professional with strong experience in authentic Thai cuisine, excellent leadership abilities, and a commitment to preparing high-quality dishes that reflect the traditional flavours, techniques, and presentation of Thailand.

Chef  (1)  Employer: EAT BKK Thai Kitchen

Job Details

·        Location: 4704 Yonge Street, North York, Ontario, M2N 5M4, Canada

·        Work location: On site

·        Salary: $36.95 hourly for 70 hours bi-weekly

·        Employment type: Permanent, full-time

·        Schedule: Day, evening, night, weekend, shift, flexible hours, or as determined by business needs

·        Start date: As soon as possible

·        Benefits: Health benefits, WSIB coverage, 3 days of paid sick leave, free parking, free uniform, free meals during work hours, and 2 weeks of paid vacation per year

·        Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Language of work: English

Requirements

·        Education: Secondary school graduation certificate

·        Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years of professional cooking experience, preferably with authentic Thai cuisine

·        Certification: Food Safety Certificate

Work Location and Environment

This position requires work to be completed at the restaurant’s physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

·        Restaurant kitchen environment

·        Wet, damp, and hot conditions

·        Fast-paced setting requiring attention to detail and strong organization

·        Public transportation is available

·        Relocation costs covered by employer

Work setting

·        Restaurant

·        Relocation costs covered by employer

Role Level

·        Chef

·        Sous-chef

Key Responsibilities

·        Prepare and cook authentic Thai dishes, complete meals, specialty foods, and banquet-style menu items to a consistently high standard.

·        Develop, test, and refine recipes while maintaining the traditional taste, aroma, balance, and presentation of Thai cuisine.

·        Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities in the kitchen.

·        Instruct cooks and kitchen staff on preparation methods, cooking techniques, garnishing, plating, and presentation.

·        Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff, providing leadership, training, and daily direction.

·        Estimate food and supply requirements, requisition kitchen supplies, and arrange for equipment purchases or repairs as needed.

·        Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.

·        Support recruitment, hiring, and training of kitchen staff when required.

·        Ensure food quality, safety, cleanliness, and consistency in accordance with restaurant standards.

Supervision

·        Supervise approximately 11–15 kitchen staff members.

Cuisine Specialization

·        Authentic Thai cuisine, including traditional preparation methods, flavour balancing, sauces, curries, stir-fries, soups, and presentation.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

·        Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.

·        Ability to handle heavy loads and perform physically demanding tasks.

·        Comfortable standing for extended periods and working while sitting, standing, and walking.

·        Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality during busy service periods.

Personal Suitability

·        Strong leadership and ability to guide a team professionally.

·        Dependable, reliable, flexible, and able to take initiative.

·        Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive team-oriented attitude.

·        Commitment to quality, consistency, and authentic Thai culinary standards.

Benefits

·        Health care plan or private insurance until eligible for OHIP coverage

·        WSIB coverage

·        3 days of paid sick leave

·        2 weeks of paid vacation per year

·        Free parking

·        Free uniform

·        Free meals during work hours

Who Can Apply

·        Canadian citizens

·        Permanent residents of Canada

·        Temporary residents of Canada with a valid work permit

Please do not apply if you are not legally authorized to work in Canada. Overseas applicants who are not currently authorized to work in Canada will not be considered.

How to Apply

Apply by email:

Please send your application to panuwatsuwunnaphap@gmail.com attention: Restaurant Owner.

Please include the following with your application:

·        A cover letter

·        References confirming your relevant culinary experience

·        Answers to the following screening questions:

o   Are you available to start on the date listed in this job posting?

o   Do you have experience working as a chef or in a similar culinary role?

o   Do you have experience preparing authentic Thai cuisine?

Please ensure to provide  References attesting experience/s