Meaty Eats is a specialty retailer focusing on Fresh Organic Meats and Charcuterie, as well as in-house Prepared Foods. We operate two locations in the GTA, focusing on customer experience.
In support of the Food Service and Culinary Manager, Chefs play a critical part in delivering our food service and culinary programs. Through the preparation of various cooked, cured, pickled, and prepared items, they help us achieve our mission to be the trusted choice for value-added meat products in the GTA.
A background in food service or hospitality with 2-3 years of experience working in a commercial/production kitchen or similar environment, a sincere respect for food, and commitment to the highest food safety and quality standards will prove pivotal in the fulfillment of their duties.
Main Duties
- Plan, implement, and manage daily operations
- Prepare daily offerings & suggest new offerings
- Understand visitors' preferences and make suggestions based on findings
- Prepare a wide variety of Top Tier goods such as cakes, pastries, ice cream, pies, breads
- Decorate pastries using advanced & unique methods so that they are appealing to the eye
- Monitor supplies and ingredients necessary for daily operations
- Check the quality of the material and the condition of the equipment
- Train, guide, and motivate assistants
- Maintain a clean cooking station
- Adhere to health and safety standards
- Keep abreast with the latest food and industry trends
- Help train retail store associates on products, including talking points, to assist in delivering a world-class shopping experience.
- Other duties as required.
Requirements
- Previous working experience as a Pastry Chef / Baker for 4+ years
- Kitchen experience is a bonus
- Certificate in culinary arts or a similar relevant field
- In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles
- Complete knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten-free, sugarless, etc.)
- Physically capable of being on foot for an entire shift and can lift 50lbs
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Great attention to detail and creativity
- Great interpersonal and leadership skills
- Friendly attitude, Punctual, Focused & Driven
- Strong passion for the art of food design.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Proven leadership abilities
Working Conditions
- Commercial kitchen and retail store environment
- Working with refrigerated and frozen product
- Working with high heat sources
- Modern-progressive kitchen and tech-savvy retail environment
- Must be able to meet a flexible work schedule
- Ability to travel between locations