Experienced Thai Cuisine Chefs

Jatujak Thai Restaurant Richmond Hill is seeking two experienced Thai cuisine chefs to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. Inspired by Bangkok’s iconic Jatujak (Chatuchak) Market, our restaurant brings the vibrant flavours, energy, and hospitality of Thailand to guests in Richmond Hill. The successful candidates will help lead kitchen operations, prepare authentic Thai dishes, maintain high food quality standards, and support a professional, efficient kitchen team.

Job Details

·        Location: 10255 Yonge Street, Suite 1, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B2

·        Work location: On site

·        Salary: $36.95 per hour for 80 hours bi-weekly

·        Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time employment

·        Schedule: Day, evening, night, weekend, shift, flexible hours, or as determined

·        Start date: As soon as possible

·        Vacancies: 2 positions

Requirements

Language: English

Education: Secondary school graduation certificate

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience

Asset language: Thai

Work Environment and Setting

·        Restaurant environment

·        Work must be completed on site; remote work is not available

·        Work site conditions may include noise, odours, and hot temperatures

Key Responsibilities

·        Prepare and cook authentic Thai meals, specialty dishes, and menu items for regular service, special guests, and events.

·        Plan menus, develop new recipes, and ensure all dishes meet established quality standards.

·        Estimate food and supply requirements, requisition kitchen supplies, and maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.

·        Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances while following safe food-handling practices.

·        Demonstrate cooking techniques, introduce new equipment, and train kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking, handling, garnishing, and presentation.

·        Supervise cooks, sous-chefs, specialist chefs, and other kitchen staff to ensure efficient daily kitchen operations.

·        Provide leadership, instruction, and guidance to kitchen team members.

Supervision

·        Supervise a team of 5 to 10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

·        Safe Food Handling Certificate

·        Food Safety Certificate

Experience and Specialization

Cuisine specialty: Thai cuisine

Additional Information

Security and safety:

·        Bondable

·        Criminal record check required

Physical requirements:

·        Must be able to handle loads between 45 and 60 kg (100–132 lbs)

Personal suitability:

·        Leadership

·        Dependability

·        Strong interpersonal skills

·        Initiative

·        Organizational skills

·        Reliability

·        Team-oriented attitude

Benefits

Health benefits:

·        Health care plan

·        Private insurance until eligible for OHIP

Financial benefits:

·        Bonus

·        10 paid vacation days

·        3 paid sick days

Other benefits:

·        Free parking

·        Free uniform

·        Free meals during work hours

·        WSIB coverage

Employment Equity

Jatujak Thai Restaurant Richmond Hill promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including applicants who self-identify as members of the following groups:

·        Newcomers and refugees

·        Youths

·        Veterans

·        Indigenous people

·        Mature workers

·        Visible minorities

Eligibility to Apply

·        Canadian citizens

·        Permanent residents of Canada

·        Temporary residents of Canada with a valid work permit

Please do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to applications from candidates who are not authorized to work in Canada.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply by email or phone.

Email: tachanapong@gmail.com

Phone: 437-239-2471

Phone inquiries are accepted between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Application Requirements

·        Answers to the screening questions listed below

·        References confirming relevant experience

·        Food safety certificate or related documentation

Screening questions:

·        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?