Pasta Chef

Employer: Pinnacle Caterers Inc.
Position: Pasta Chef
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Employment Address: 40 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2X2
Hours of Work: 40 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Eligible for a dental and medical benefits package.
Salary: starting at $28.39 CAD per hour depending on experience
Contact: Please send resumes to jcorkill@pinnaclecaterers.com and include “Pasta Chef’ in the email subject line.

Duties:
• Producing high quality pasta, including both design and taste that are crafted in fine Italian Cuisine that represents the quality and presentation of Italian Cuisine
• Maintaining the restaurant kitchen by creating new recipes, assisting with menu planning, inventory, management of supplies, and ensuring that food meets quality standards
• Instructing kitchen staff in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Preparing and cooking pasta as well as designing the food menu
• Demonstrating new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• May clean kitchen and work area
• Supervising kitchen staff and overseeing kitchen operations
• Assisting with catering and special event menu planning
• Preparing and cooking complete Italian meals and specialty foods
• May requisition food and kitchen supplies

Requirements:
• Unique and specialized knowledge of cooking different kinds of artisanal handmade pasta is required
• 3+ years’ experience in fine Italian cuisine is required
• 2+ years’ experience in commercial food preparation
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays