Ethnic food cook

Zen Japanese Restaurant

Job Details:

Location: Markham, ON

Salary: $15.00 hourly for 30 to 44 hours per week

1 Vacancy

Employment groups: Youth, Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada

Terms of employment: Permanent   Full-Time

Start date: As soon as possible

Employment conditions: Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Overtime 

Qualifications:

- Ability to communicate in English orally is required

- Completion of secondary (high) school graduation is required

- 2 years to less than 3 years of work experience as a cook in an established restaurant is required

- Work experience in a Japanese restaurant and/or knowledge on Japanese Kaiseki Cuisine such as Kaiseki Kobachi, Sakizuke and Soba is an asset

Job Duties: 

For Hot Kitchen Management:

- Schedule staff in Hot Kitchen;

- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment, and order supplies and equipment;

- Clean and inspect kitchen and work areas

For Food Preparation:

- Prepare and cook meals in course menu except Sushi and specialty foods (including "Hida Beef");

- Prepare and cook complete A La Carte dishes and foods with minimal supervision;

- Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies;

- Train and supervise kitchen staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food including but not limited to food specialities listed above

Other information: 

Cuisine specialties:Japanese cuisine

Food specialties:Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms; Stocks, soups and sauces (including Japanese fish and/or seaweed broth "Dashi"); Fish and seafood; Meat, poultry and game (including first-class Japanese beef "Hida Beef")

Work Setting:Restaurant

Transportation/Travel Information:Public transportation is available

Business Address:7634 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 3, Markham, ON L3R 2N2

How to Apply:

By e-mail:hrzenjapanese@gmail.com