Kitchen Lead Cook

**About Kintori Yakitori**

Established in the spring of 2014, KINTORI YAKITORI is a cozy, izakaya-style eatery specializing in authentic yakitori and premium Japanese tapas. Bite-size pieces of the finest meats and vegetables are held together by bamboo skewers imported from Japan and cooked over a charcoal fire. Served hot and right off the grill, KINTORI YAKITORI offers guests a dining experience like no other.

We are looking for a Full-Time **Kitchen Lead Cook**

**LOCATION**

668 Bloor St W, Toronto ON M6G 1L2

**SALARY**

Starting from $18/hour + Tips (If applicable)

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Maintain kitchen areas with special attention to sanitation
- Exhibits culinary talents by performing day-to-day tasks, producing menu items
- Utilize various kitchen skills and cooking methods to meet brand standards
- Evaluate quality of food product, prep items and final menu items being served to guests
- Monitor food temperatures. Report any discrepancies
- Maintain inventory, stock levels, supplies, and equipment
- Order supplies and equipment
- Supervise kitchen helpers and train new BOH staff
- Collaborate with servers and bar staff to welcome guests
- Comply and action all health, food safety and hygiene standards and policies Smooth communication with vendors
- Create Special food menu
- Becomes responsible for BOH on Kitchen Manager Day off
- Supervise Line cook and train new BOH staff
- Other duties may be assigned

**REQUIREMENTS**

Experience
- Minimum of 2 year of restaurant kitchen/culinary experience required
- Responsible Alcohol Service certifications and Food Handler or equivalent certifications required
- Culinary certification or degree from culinary school preferred
- Japanese culinary experience is an asset

Skills & Qualifications
- Strong communication skills in English; Japanese and French are considered an asset
- Energetic - ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Team player - assist in a positive guest experience however necessary
- Able to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to work standing up for 8-hour shifts
- Ability on occasion to lift up to 25lbs unassisted and carry as required
- Ability to lift and turn throughout the shift
- Ability to twist, turn, reach, and work above shoulder level
- Ability to work in extreme temperature

**Hours of Work**
- Full time position
- must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours.
- Ability to work flexible shifts
- mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays

**BENEFITS**

Aside from working at the best Japanese Ramen spot in Canada, you can participate in our:

- Extended Benefits - Medical, Vision and Dental (Applicable after successful completion of the probationary period)
- Staff discount across all Kinka Family group restaurants globally (KINKA IZAKAYA, KINTON RAMEN, JaBistro, NEO COFFEE BAR, KINKA SUSHI BAR IZAKAYA)
- Staff meals
- Referral Program
- Flexible shift schedules available

**About KINKA FAMILY**

Founded in 2009, KINKA FAMILY was born from our passion to revolutionize Japanese hospitality experiences and to bring original and flavourful Japanese food to the world. Today, we’re recognized as Canada’s largest Japanese restaurant brand, operating a diverse portfolio of restaurants and cafés around the world.

We have several brands under our umbrella and each brand is unique in its concept to bring guests on a unique culinary journey unlike any other. As we look ahead, our standards for excellence in our food and service continue to be our guiding vision so that we can give our guests the best Japanese food experience.

**Diversity & Inclusion**

**Accommodation**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evenings
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Restaurant kitchen/culinary: 2 years (required)
- Japanese culinary: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler or equivalent certifications (required)
- Smart Serve (Alcohol Service certification) (required)

Work Location: One location