FIRST SOUS CHEF

Company: 2664358 Ontario Limited DBA Nomi Resort, LANDS 8FIFTY RESTAURANT

Business Address: 4727 Elephant Lake Road, Harcourt, ON K0L 1X0

Work location: Same as above

Type of employment: Full-Time, permanent

Description: Nomi Resort is an all season destination located in the County of Haliburton. Nomi is currently looking for culinary staff to cover food service for its guests and catering needs; dining and lounge food service, and ongoing events throughout the year.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in the management and organization of food preparation. Expedites food production to ensure food is being presented as specified by established menu specifications and menu picture boards.

Responsible for kitchen cooking operations

To liaise with the Head Chef in creation, costing and implementation of new menus

Helps control inventory and processes computer generated food and supply requisitions

Monitors scheduling and directs personnel to ensure that food preparation is economical and correct within budgeted labor cost goals to achieve maximum profitability

Trains and educates all kitchen personnel on food products and food presentation to maintain high quality standards along with kitchen conduct and health requirements

Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained at all times through the use of created cleaning schedules and training programs

Assist in creation and enforcement of controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft

Consult with the Food & Beverage & Events Management about food production aspects of special events being planned

Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items skillfully

In conjunction with F&B management team, assist in maintaining a high level of service principles in accordance with established standards

Work with management to develop policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality; continually updates written policies and procedures to reflect state-of-the-art techniques, equipment and terminology

Ensures that representatives from the kitchen attend service lineups and meetings

Maintain the program of basic training for all new members of staff and to communicate performance and development issues on a regular basis to Head Chef

To ensure effective daily communication with relevant departments

To comply with all Nomi Resort policies and procedures to ensure that all-statutory regulations are observed and that the kitchen comply with these requirements

Skills:

Able to work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail; ability to multi-task while prepping for food service and cooking within service stations provided from the head Chef

Must have supervisory, communication, teaching, motivational and time management skills

Must have strong knowledge of food principles and cooking techniques including cold kitchen chef experience and gourmet pastry and coffee knowledge

Menu creation, recipe creation and food costing

Must be clean, tidy and work in an organized fashion (high level of organization skills)

Precision and production ability to do batch cooking and volume management

Creativity a must

Attitude:

Must exhibit an excellent service attitude and be willing to go out of their way to accommodate the guests and exceed their expectations

Must maintain a level of professionalism and communicate effectively

Must show enthusiasm for the job, the restaurant and the hotel

Must be considerate, patient and willing to help out fellow employees

Must have a good self-image and be able to command the respect of the employees

Must be able to thrive under pressure and work calmly and efficiently during busy times

Must possess strong work ethic, morals and honesty

Work in uniform at all times in accordance with the uniform dress code policy

Important information: Shift schedule between 8am at the start of the work day until 11:30 am, with 3 breaks throughout the day in addition to a lunch break within the timeframe of 1pm - 2 pm. The afternoon shift is from 2pm until the completion of the 8 hour shift.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, committees, suppliers, members, and employees.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Working knowledge of computer software programs including Microsoft Office.

Experience and requirements:

Cooking: 5 years (Required. If the candidate does not have 5 years of experience then equivalent credentials, training OR cook’s trade certificate is required.

Progressive Kitchen leadership: 3 years (Preferred)

Secondary Diploma(required)

Salary: $60K per year, 40 hours a week

Benefits: Health & Dental Benefits Provided along with Vision Care, Uniforms and Wellness program

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Apply by e-mail to: programs@nomiresort.com

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