assistant chef

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Wet/damp. Noisy. Non-smoking. Work setting: Restaurant. Tasks: Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items. Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory. Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff. Create new recipes. Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food. Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets. Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff. Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions. Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods. Requisition food and kitchen supplies. Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards. Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food. Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood. Cut fish into steaks and fillets. Cut poultry into parts. Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing. Supervision: 5-10 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Cook Trade Certification. Cuisine specialties: Cantonese cuisine . Szechuan. Dim Sum. International. Food specialties: Cold kitchen. Fish and seafood. Meat, poultry and game. Geographical areas of specialization: China. Security and safety: Bondable. Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Weight handling: Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs). Personal suitability: Leadership. Dependability. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: Free parking available. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Support for newcomers and refugees: Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Support for mature workers: Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers . Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.). Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities. Location Vancouver , BC V6Z 1N3 Work location On site Salary $ 37.25 HOUR hourly / 35 hours per week Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available Starts as early as 2026-09-01 Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits vacancies 2 vacancies Source Job Bank #3639295 Various locations Vancouver, BC