Lead Cook (Female Only) - Job Description - Full-time or Part-time

Cedarcrest Foundation is seeking a passionate and experienced Female Lead Cook for its Conference Centre in Belfountain, Ontario. Cedarcrest hosts some Women Only activities that require Female Only staff. You will be responsible for the preparation & design from designated food menus and producing high quality plates both design & taste wise. Reporting to the Cedarcrest Administrator, in this position you ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently, effectively, professionally in a timely way that meets with our high quality standards.

What is in it for you:

• Competitive wages (bi-weekly)
• Vacation pay
• Commuter benefit
• Health benefit
• Other bonus
• Paid breaks
• On duty meals
• Opportunity to develop your talents

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for the preparation & design from designated food menus
• Producing high quality plates both design & taste wise
• Ensuring that the kitchen operates efficiently, effectively, professionally in a timely way that meets with our high quality standards
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Train the kitchen staff in maintaining the order, cleanliness & tidiness of the kitchen
• Ensure that the stove, oven and other equipment in the kitchen are cleaned on a regular basis
• Clean fridge once a week (or as needed); defrost freezers and clean them
• Comply with & enforce sanitation regulations & safety standards
• Maintain a positive & professional approach with coworkers & guests
• Accuracy & speed in handling emergency situations & providing solutions
• Familiar with industrys best practices
• Time management strengths with the ability to multi task
• Knowledge of some diets: gluten, diabetes, cholesterol, lactose and/or dairy free
• Adapt menus for the different possible diets

Your experience and skills include:

• Expert knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients and procedures
• Experience in using different cooking tools, equipment & utensils
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of food preparation techniques
  
• Basic knowledge of mathematics to make correct measurements of ingredients
• Ability to follow recipe instructions
• Previous experience managing staff (3 - 5 years)
• Previous fine dining experience preferred
• Food management, preparation and handling experience required
• Highly organized individual with ability to multitask
• Ability to withstand long hours of standing, bending and moving around
  
• Reliable means of transportation

This is a full-time or part-time position , there is a requirement to work on weekends and some holidays.

Please note International applications are not accepted at this time.