Production Chef

Production Chef – Western Cuisine (Night/Early Morning Shift)

Company: Halal Meals Ready Foods Ltd.
Location: Scarborough, Ontario (M1L 4H9)
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person

About Us

Halal Meals Ready Foods Ltd. is a growing food manufacturing company specializing in high-quality halal ready-to-eat meals. We are committed to delivering delicious, authentic, and convenient meals without compromising quality, taste, or food safety.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Production Chef specializing in Western cuisine to join our team. The successful candidate will have strong culinary skills, experience working in a commercial or high-volume kitchen, and the ability to prepare consistent, high-quality meals according to standardized recipes.

This position requires availability for night and early-morning shifts. Shifts may begin as early as 3:00 a.m., with the possibility of additional hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of Western-style meals according to company recipes, specifications, and production schedules.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, presentation, and portion size.
• Contribute ideas for new menu items and improvements to existing recipes.
• Support high-volume food production while meeting daily production targets.
• Coordinate with kitchen and production team members to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked work area.
• Monitor ingredients and report inventory or supply requirements.
• Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Complete other kitchen and food-production duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional cooking experience preferred.
• Strong experience preparing Western cuisine.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen, catering operation, restaurant, or food-manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods, ingredients, cooking techniques, and portion control.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and production instructions accurately.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Must be available for night and early-morning shifts.
• Reliable transportation to the workplace is required.
• Food Handler Certification is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Full-time or part-time opportunities.
• Discounted Meals
• Casual dress.
• On-site parking.
• Opportunities for expanded responsibilities, menu development, and career advancement.
• A supportive environment within a growing company.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume along with a brief cover letter outlining their professional cooking experience, particularly their experience with Western cuisine.

Only candidates whose qualifications match the position requirements will be contacted for an interview.