As a Specialist Chef, you will bring deep expertise in Italian and Turkish culinary traditions to our kitchen. You will be responsible for preparing and presenting authentic and innovative regional dishes. Your role will involve leading the preparation of specialty items such as Turkish stews,
kebabs, dolmas, and baklava, as well as Italian sauces and pizzas. You will contribute to menu development, refine recipe execution, and uphold the highest standards of culinary excellence and presentation.

Duties:
- Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty dishes from Italian and Turkish cuisines, including pizzas, kebabs, stews, dolmas, baklava, sauces, and salads.
- Develop and refine authentic recipes that reflect both culinary traditions while ensuring consistent quality, taste, and presentation.
- Create decorative food displays and special menu items for events, catering orders, and seasonal promotions.
- Instruct and train cooks, pizza makers, and kitchen assistants in the preparation, garnishing, and presentation of Italian and Turkish dishes.
- Supervise kitchen staff to ensure food preparation meets restaurant standards, portion control, and sanitation requirements.
- Plan and adjust menus to incorporate new seasonal ingredients and customer preferences while maintaining traditional recipes.
- Monitor inventory and requisition food and kitchen supplies as required to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
- Collaborate with management to introduce new menu concepts that enhance the restaurant’s reputation for authentic and innovative cuisine

Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare & Cook Specialty Foods
- Instruct & Mentor Staff
- Recipe Development
- Supervise Kitchen Staff
- Menu Planning & Supply Management (as needed)
- Manage and monitor kitchen inventory, ensuring adequatesupplies of ingredients and other food products required for daily production.

Education & Training:
Secondary school completion
Safe food handling certificate
Workplace hazardous materials information system certificate (WHMIS)
Serve it Right certificate

Supervise 2-3 people
Salary: $39.00/h
35h-40h per week

Night Shift position from 9pm to 5am
(Ability to handle mental homeless peoples)

Personal suitability:
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player