Chief Cook
DANI
Description:
Job Title: Chief Cook
About the job
About Us: DANI is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering adults with developmental disabilities through personal development, community integration, and a focus on individual strengths. Our social enterprise, DANI Delights, offers kosher dairy and vegetarian catering services, with all profits supporting our programs.
Role Overview: We are seeking a trained professional to fill the position of Chief Cook. The successful candidate will plan and oversee menus, maintain budgets, and manage kitchen operations, including running a restaurant kitchen for six months of the year.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and oversee diverse, creative menus.
- Maintain and manage the kitchen budget.
- Supervise kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to kosher dietary laws.
- Lead and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Oversee the restaurant kitchen during its six-month operational period.
Qualificatons:
- Minimum 5 years experience as a lead chef
- Strong culinary skills with proficiency in food preparation.
- Knowledge of baking and pastry techniques.
- Flexibility and creativity, with awareness of current cooking trends.
- Patience, devotion, and a skilled approach to working with individuals with disabilities.
- Strong work ethic, leadership abilities, and a team-oriented mindset.
- Understanding of kosher dietary laws and kitchen conduct.
To apply for this job email your details to amiller@dani-toronto.com
Additional Comments:
Wage: $23 - $32 based on experience Flexible hours. (minimum 24 hrs/week) Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for applying to [email protected]. DANI is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.