Daytime Chef

**CHEF - Daytime**

**Marigolds and Onions**, one of Toronto’s most sought after Catering & Events Company since 1991 is looking for a professional to be part of our culinary team.

**Job Summary**

The Daytime Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations including food preparation and presentation while meeting or exceeding food quality and efficiency.

In the Executive Chef’s absence, the Daytime Chef is directly responsible for all kitchen operations, management of the team and responsible for the overall quality of the food production. This position is fast-paced and requires flexibility to adapt to last minute business needs.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Collaborates with the Executive Chef in the day to day kitchen operations & cleanliness
- Ensure the efficient operation of food production, constantly analyze the quality of production and preparation in accordance to company specifications
- Train, mentor and develop the skills of all culinary staff alongside the Executive Chef
- Assure on-going training to the high standard set by the Executive Chef
- Have a positive mindset and be able to contribute to a team environment
- Ability to lead by example
- Checks portioning, garnishing, temperature, taste and appearance of food to ensure quality and proper specifications
- Understand and abide by the Health & Safety standards

**Qualifications**:

- Culinary degree/diploma considered an asset
- Minimum of 2 years of Lead Chef experience
- Food Handler’s Certificate required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Organizational, administrative and leadership skills
- Must be an effective supervisor, trainer, problem solver and team player
- Attention to detail orientated
- Aspirations of becoming an Executive Chef
- Must be able to work flexible shifts (days, hours, weekends, holidays) based on business needs

**Compensation**:
**Marigolds and Onions - Good Company Makes for Great Events**

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We are a double vaccinated facility

Ability to commute/relocate:

- York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Lead Chef: 2 years (required)
- Kitchen: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (preferred)