Specialty Foods Chef

About the role

The Cottage Cheese is seeking a Specialty Foods Chef to lead the creation of unique South Indian and West Indian dishes for our restaurant and banquet events. You will work in a hot kitchen environment, preparing high‑quality meals while ensuring safety and consistency.

Key responsibilities

• Estimate quantities, costs of supplies, and labour for menu items.
• Maintain accurate records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Develop new recipes and demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Plan menus, ensure dishes meet quality standards, and accommodate dietary restrictions.
• Supervise, train, and instruct a team of 3‑4 cooks and kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for regular service and special events such as banquets.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies and manage inventory.

Required profile

• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• 3 to less than 5 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Ability to work under pressure, bend, crouch, and kneel for extended periods.
• Flexibility, organization, and reliability.
• Own transportation for commuting.

Required skills

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time employment.
• Hourly wage starting at CAD 37.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Parking available on site.
• Morning, early‑morning, evening, and overtime shifts.