Ethnic Food Cook

Description

We are looking for an experienced Ethnic Food Cook – Kosher for Apex Kosher Catering located at 100 Elder St, North York, ON M3H 5G7, Canada. 

No. of position: 02

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook complete kosher meals and traditional Jewish ethnic dishes in strict accordance with kashrut dietary laws, ensuring authenticity, consistency, and high culinary standards.

• Follow all kosher food handling protocols, including proper segregation of meat and dairy, sourcing approved kosher ingredients, and using designated cooking equipment and utensils for each food category.

• Verify that all raw materials, packaged goods, spices, and supplies carry acceptable kosher certification before use, ensuring full compliance with kosher regulations.

• Maintain separate workstations, storage areas, cutting boards, tools, cookware, and serving equipment for meat, dairy, and pareve items to prevent any risk of cross-contamination.

• Prepare ethnic kosher specialties for Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, simchas, catered functions, corporate events, and community gatherings, meeting production schedules and event-specific requirements.

• Collaborate closely with the mashgiach to ensure all kitchen operations satisfy rabbinical oversight, kosher certification standards, and organizational expectations.

• Cook customized meals for clients with additional dietary needs, allergies, health restrictions, or cultural requirements, adjusting recipes and techniques as needed.

• Guide and supervise kitchen helpers during preparation and production tasks, ensuring strict adherence to kosher procedures, safety standards, and food quality expectations.

• Oversee daily kitchen operations including food preparation timelines, cooking processes, batch production, and event-based output to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.

• Maintain accurate inventory records for kosher ingredients, supplies, and equipment, ensuring proper labeling, rotation, and storage in accordance with kosher storage rules.

• Clean and sanitize all work areas, tools, equipment, and kitchen surfaces following kosher sanitation procedures and food safety requirements to maintain a compliant and safe kitchen environment.

• Train new kitchen staff in kosher cooking techniques, safe food handling, sanitation standards, and the specific culinary protocols followed by Apex Kosher Catering.

• Contribute to menu development for kosher meals by recommending ethnic dishes, determining portion sizes, adjusting recipes, and estimating food requirements for daily production and special events.

• Monitor food quality, taste profiles, temperature, texture, and presentation to ensure all dishes meet the standards of authentic kosher cuisine and client expectations.

Prerequisites:

Education: Secondary (high) School graduation certificate or equivalent

Experience & Skills: 5 years or more experience in Food Industry

Language: English

Hourly Rate: $36 to $38 per Hour for 30 to 40 Hours per week

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Terms of Employment: Fulltime and permanent

Benefits: 4 % Vacation Pay, 

Please send your resume at above mentioned location or Email at apexkoshercompanysrecruitment@gmail.com

How to Apply

Please send your resume at above mentioned location or Email at apexkoshercompanysrecruitment@gmail.com

Job Categories: Cook. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 365 days.

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