Posted by: Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant
Location: 81 Peakview Way, Suite 101, Bedford, NS B3M 0G2
Job duties:
- Plan, direct, coordinate daily activities of food preparation in the kitchen.
- Give clear instructions to kitchen staff on preparing and garnishing food materials.
- Manage stocks of food and order food from suppliers.
- Cook authentic Thai cuisine dishes.
- Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
- Safeguard all food preparation by implementing training to increase kitchen staff’s knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.
- Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation.
- Plan new menus and create new recipes.
- Establish and maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
- Interview, select, train, supervise and coach kitchen staff.
Key Competencies:
- Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in Thai cuisine cooking.
- Excellent knowledge in Thai ingredients and sauces.
- Excellent knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
- Capable of delegating multiple tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build good relations with team members.
- Leadership skills and good time management skills.
- Reliable, organized, initiative and flexible.
- High school graduated or equivalent.
- Basic English.
Work hours: 30 to 35 hours a week
Wage: $30.00 per hour
Benefits: 5 days paid personal days / sick leave; meals provided while on shifts / gratuities