Specialty Chef

Employer: Konjiki Ramen
Position: Specialty Chef
Terms of Employment: Permanent/ Full Time
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Employment address: 41 Elm Street, Toronto Ontario M5G 1H1
Hours of Work: 36 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or increases in salary.
Salary: $27.00 CAD per hour
Contact: Please send resumes to job@konjikiramen.com.

Konjiki Ramen provides a genuine dining experience while serving authentic Ramen to customers in the Greater Toronto Area. We require a skilled Chef to meet the demands of our business.

Duties:

• Cook guest orders according to their preferences;
• Employ food safety best practices and make sure all kitchen staff members do the same;
• Sample ingredients and materials from the central kitchen daily and report to the Michelin chef for any variations;
• Coach kitchen assistants and ¬¬¬other cooks on how to make appetizers and prepare, cook, garnish and present food, with some use of machinery imported from Japan;
• Order and maintain an appropriate supply at the restaurant;
• Calculate food wastage and consumption rate on a monthly basis to identify any potential inefficiencies of the inventory-storage system;
• Work quickly and accurately during busy periods, such as evening and weekends;
• Occasionally takes on extra duties – cleaning, when the kitchen is short-staffed;
• Takes directions and work with the restaurant head chef and management team;
• Create and plan new menus with the management team (take out menu/seasonal special menu); and
• Request food and kitchen supplies from suppliers and the central kitchen.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience as a chef specializing in Japanese cuisine;
• In-depth knowledge and experience with Japanese ingredients and various cooking methods;
• Experience in a Japanese restaurant is required;
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.