Job description

Job Title: Head Chef (Vegetarian Section) (Full-time position, 1 vacancy)

Requirements (must provide reference attesting at least 5 years of experience in):

• Supervisory experience in a Chinese restaurant or catering services; and
• Making Chinese vegetarian cuisine including appetizers, cold and hot dishes, rice and noodles, desserts and pastries.

Work Locations:

• Primary location – Peterborough at the temple kitchen we manage: (Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden - 708 Ski Hill Road, Bethany, ON L0A 1A0)
• Secondary location – Mississauga at our restaurant kitchen: 888 Dundas Street East, Unit C3-C4, Mississauga Ontario L4Y 4G6

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise the Vegetarian Section
• Plan, direct, and participate in the food preparation/presentation and cooking activities of Chinese vegetarian dishes at the restaurant and catering services;
• Consult with clients on menu planning on catering services/ banquets to accommodate special dietary requests or preferences, particularly in a vegetarian context;
• Plan and execute diverse menu of Chinese vegetarian dishes and ensure food meets quality standards;
• Estimate food requirements, food, labour, and kitchen supplies costs for the restaurant and its catering operations;
• Supervise activities of restaurant and commissary kitchen’s sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly;
• Demonstrate techniques and use of equipment to kitchen staff, helping them to learn skills in cooking Chinese vegetarian cuisine;
• Lead the Vegetarian Section to create new, innovative Chinese vegetarian recipes and adapt traditional dishes to cater to a diverse clientele, with a focus on developing Buddhist vegetarian meals for temple goers.

Term:   2-years (expect January 2024 – December 2025)

Remuneration:  $26.00 per hour / 35 hours per week 

Apply by email only: qjdmississauga@gmail.com