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Railtown Cafe's Howe Street location is seeking a motivated, positive Chef de Partie to report to the Sous Chef and take responsibility for small-scale production while working alongside a small team involved in opening and closing the facility. Duties include monitoring kitchen operating procedures, managing prep and service, overseeing the line and kitchen flow, assisting with receiving and ordering, preparing and cooking food according to recipe guidelines and health code specifications, maintaining food storage and preparation areas, and communicating with the Sous Chef and upper management. Requirements include 2+ years of related high-volume experience, 1+ year of entry-level management experience, basic computer skills, the ability to place food orders by email and use Dropbox, experience teaching and mentoring kitchen employees, strong communication and supervisory skills, Canadian residency or a valid working permit, basic knowledge of kitchen equipment, safety and sanitation, FoodSafe Level 1, general food knowledge, and the ability to read and execute recipes in grams. The role includes two weeks of one-on-one training with the Sous Chef, opportunities for growth within the Cafe and Catering team, a daily staff meal allowance, shift beverages, discounts, and uniform service. Physical demands include standing for 4 to 8 hours, bending, squatting, intermittent movement, and lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
