We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. The ideal candidate will support the head chef in food preparation, kitchen operations, and team management to ensure the delivery of high-quality dishes and excellent customer service. This role offers an opportunity to develop leadership skills within a vibrant restaurant environment, emphasizing food safety, hospitality, and culinary excellence.

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full-time

Wage: $37.25 hourly for 35-40 hours per week

Benefit: 10 days paid holidays

Qualification/Skills requirements

Education: Completion of Secondary School and cook trade certificate
Experience: Minimum of 5 years cooking experience in Chinese Xi’an cuisine

Job Duties:

Prepare and cook complete meals or specialty foods of China- Xi’an and other Chinese special culinary, such as pastries, sauces, soups, salads, vegetables and meat, poultry and fish dishes, and create decorative food displays for special events such as banquets
Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
Create new recipes
Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
Requisition food and kitchen supplies
Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Cut poultry into parts; Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood
Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products

Supervision

5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Cook Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

China-Xi’an Cuisine
Cantonese cuisine
Szechuan
Gluten-free

Food specialties

Fish and seafood
Meat, poultry and game
Stocks, soups and sauces

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

Dependability, Organized and Reliability
Team player

Taste Changan

Open Positions

Assistant Chef