Catering Head Chef

6 months ago


Toronto, Canada Pusateri's Fine Foods Full time

Our Production Kitchen at Dufferin and Lawrence is seeking a creative and experienced Catering Head Chef. These are full-time DAY SHIFTS opportunity, Monday to Friday. NO WEEKENDS

This role has to be a creative and experienced chef, preferably with catering experience, but a huge part is managing people/ planning and coordinating/ logistics. As part of the leadership team the person will also have to be available for opening and closing shifts (mostly opening) at 6am. Flexibility is very important as catering is a very unpredictable business.

**REWARDS**

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive salary and an annual performance-based bonus. We also offer a full benefit plan, which includes health, dental, and more. In addition, we offer exclusive team member discounts on Pusateri’s products including catering. We also have an outstanding reward offering, which includes a Referral Program, Recognition Awards Program, and a Service Award Program.

**CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Oversee the efficient execution of all departmental processes and procedures and complete routine tasks according to schedule.
- Lead a team of catering cooks to ensure deadlines are meet and that products are consistent and produced to the highest standard.
- Create seasonal and relevant catering offerings and menus.
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence and actively listen to others and resolve team members
- Have a good understanding of financials
- food and labour costs and be familiar with excel
- experience with ERP and MRP software very beneficial.
- Involves coordination of different teams
- logistics, call center/sales, production cooks.
- Product ordering, vendor relationships and inventory controls.
- Manage inventory levels, including ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, and minimizing waste.
- Build and maintain effective vendor relationships; negotiation skills to collaborate with vendors to maximize discounts, rebates, volume purchases and delivery times.

**REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE**
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
- Catering experience is a must.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Committed to working a flexible schedule.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-volume environment
- Pusateri's is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Accommodations are available upon request for all applicants throughout the recruitment process._

INDHIGH

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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