Thunder Bay African Restaurant

Thunder Bay African Restaurant is a fast-growing restaurant in Thunder Bay, Ontario. We require the services of chefs and cooks to support the business. The chef and the cook will be responsible for showcasing regional African flavors and cooking techniques. They must be skilled in chopping, seasoning, and using specific African cooking methods to prepare and cook a variety of authentic African dishes, such as traditional stews, grilled meats, vegetable side dishes, and various sauces, while upholding strict standards of food quality and presentation. 

Position: Chef, African Cuisines

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
• Create new recipes
• Estimate the amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Vegetarian
• African cuisine
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Position: Cook

Key Responsibilities:

• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

Area of work experience

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability