Sous Chef

Meaty Meats

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job OverviewAs a member of the Meaty Eats Retail Team Chefs are responsible for the preparation, cooking, and packaging and serving of various food products such as meals, cooked meats, soups, sandwiches, or salads. They are team players who can communicate clearly while working in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail, and are reliable individuals who can produce consistent results.The ideal candidate will:
  • Be detail-oriented and able to execute recipes and work instructions
  • Be in good physical health with the ability to stand for the majority of the shift and lift to 50 Lbs.
  • Display excellent written and verbal communication skills in a culturally diverse work environment.
  • Demonstrate tact and professionalism in all work functions.
  • Be adaptable, open to change, and team-oriented.
  • Display strong ethics and integrity in their conduct and communications.
Main Duties
  • Plan/follow daily production goals while monitoring expenses (shrink).
  • Make work plans / recipes which utilize available product and meet customer tastes and preferences
  • Follow opening and closing procedures.
  • Review stock and par levels / place orders
  • Clean and organize the kitchen. Follow all required checklists and cleaning schedules, ensuring standards are maintained while observing all food safety rules and regulations.
  • Assist customers as required with meal planning ideas and other suggestions to drive customer loyalty.
  • Help train retail store associates on products, including talking points, to assist in delivering a world-class shopping experience.
  • Other duties as required.
Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working in a commercial kitchen.
  • High school diploma and/or adequate math and English skills (oral, reading, writing) are required.
  • Culinary education/management considered an asset.
  • A passion for cooking and producing a quality, nutritious product every day.
  • Strong time management
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Strong command of Food Safety and Food hygiene.
  • Clean and neat with excellent personal hygiene.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
Working Conditions
  • Commercial kitchen and retail store environment.
  • Working with refrigerated and frozen products.
  • Working with high heat sources.
  • Modern-progressive kitchen and tech-savvy retail environment.
  • Must be able to meet a flexible work schedule.

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