Production Chef

Job Overview

As a member of the Meaty EatsKitchen Team you will be pivotal in preparing various frozen entrees, dips, sauces, soups, spreads and desserts from scratch using whole ingredients in our open concept kitchen located in Mississauga. Our talented kitchen team members 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.
• Communicate 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 / prep lists / mise en place / 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, various kitchen equipment including slicers, food processors, vacuums, grills, combi ovens amongst others.
• Modern-progressive kitchen and tech-savvy retail environment.