At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead our kitchen team and create delicious Cantonese dishes.
- Company: Join Stardust Restaurant, a beloved local eatery with over 20 years of service.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hours, and a vibrant work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a dynamic, community-focused restaurant.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a fast-paced kitchen while sharing your passion for Cantonese cuisine.
- Qualifications: Experience in Cantonese cooking and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37.63 - 37.63 $ per hour.
Stardust Restaurant is seeking a Chef specializing in Cantonese cuisine to lead our kitchen team. The Chef supervises kitchen staff, holds overall responsibility for kitchen operations during assigned shifts, and independently prepares and executes traditional Cantonese dishes.
Job Duties:
- Plan, prepare and cook dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Provide guidance on food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation to ensure consistency.
- Prepare and execute traditional Cantonese dishes, applying techniques such as wok cooking, steaming, roasting and sauce preparation.
- Maintain consistency in flavour, portion control and presentation.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
- Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to support daily operations.
- Maintain overall responsibility for kitchen operations during assigned shifts.
- Support inventory monitoring to ensure adequate ingredients for daily kitchen operations.
- Assist in menu planning and refinement to maintain consistency and quality standards.
Employment Requirements:
- Completion of secondary school.
- Cook’s trade certification, or equivalent credentials, training and experience.
- Several years of experience in commercial food preparation, including demonstrated ability to independently prepare and execute Cantonese cuisine.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate kitchen staff.
- Ability to independently manage assigned service periods and maintain consistency during peak hours.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining consistent quality.
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays as required by restaurant operations, including weekend dim sum service.
Work Conditions:
- Fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment; standing for extended periods; work under time pressure during peak service.
Chef (Cantonese Cuisine) in Prince Rupert employer: Stardust Restaurant
Stardust Restaurant is an exceptional employer in Prince Rupert, BC, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates culinary excellence and teamwork. With over 20 years of service to the community, we provide our employees with competitive wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment where creativity in Cantonese cuisine thrives. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values quality, consistency, and the joy of serving delicious food to our valued customers.