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Chef – International Cuisine

Aiden

Full-time

In-Office | Mississauga, ON, Canada

6355 Viscount Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1H3

Indulge in a sanctuary where every aspect caters to your comfort.

At Aiden, we are creating a unique hotel and residence experience where exceptional hospitality, thoughtful service, and quality come together. As part of our opening team, we are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Chef – International Cuisine to join our culinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled culinary professional with strong knowledge of international cuisines who takes pride in creating high-quality dishes, maintaining excellent food standards, and delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests and residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of high-quality dishes representing international cuisines.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of global culinary traditions, ingredients, flavours, and cooking techniques.

• Prepare food according to established recipes, menus, portion standards, and presentation specifications.

• Assist with the development of international and multicultural menu items, daily specials, and seasonal offerings.

• Ensure all dishes are prepared with consistent quality, flavour, texture, temperature, and presentation.

• Prepare ingredients using professional culinary techniques including chopping, portioning, marinating, grilling, roasting, sautéing, baking, and braising.

• Maintain excellent standards of food quality, freshness, and presentation throughout service.

• Work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.

• Assist with banquet functions, special events, restaurant service, room service, and other hotel culinary requirements.

• Monitor food quality and communicate any concerns regarding ingredients, preparation, or equipment to the appropriate supervisor.

• Maintain proper food storage, labelling, dating, and rotation procedures.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, health and safety, and hotel standards.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation and kitchen at all times.

• Minimize food waste through proper preparation, portion control, storage, and ingredient utilization.

• Assist in monitoring inventory and communicating ingredient requirements to the Chef or Kitchen Manager.

• Respond professionally to guest dietary requirements, allergies, and special requests.

• Support the training and development of junior culinary team members when required.

• Contribute ideas for new dishes, menu improvements, and culinary presentations.

• Work efficiently and calmly during busy service periods while maintaining high standards.

• Follow all hotel policies, procedures, and operational standards.

• Perform other related culinary duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience as a Chef, Cook, or similar culinary position.

• Strong experience preparing international and multicultural cuisine.

• Culinary education, apprenticeship, or equivalent professional experience is an asset.

• Strong knowledge of international ingredients, cooking methods, spices, sauces, and culinary techniques.

• Experience in a hotel, restaurant, resort, banquet, or high-volume kitchen environment is an asset.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.

• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a diverse culinary team.

• Highly responsible, reliable, organized, and professional.

• Strong time-management and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Passion for international cuisine and creating exceptional guest dining experiences.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout an 8-hour shift.

• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

• Ability to safely lift and carry kitchen supplies, food products, and equipment.

• Ability to work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced commercial kitchen environment.

• Ability to safely handle knives, cooking equipment, hot surfaces, and other kitchen tools.

• Ability to maintain concentration and efficiency during extended periods of service.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

• Availability to work flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

• Shift schedules will be based on hotel and culinary operations.

Why Join Aiden?

• Be part of the opening team of a unique hotel and residence property.

• Opportunity to contribute to the development of culinary standards and international menu offerings.

• Work in a collaborative and diverse hospitality environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Opportunity to build a long-term career within the hotel and hospitality industry.

Must already be legally permitted to work in Canada.

Aiden Hotel & Residences is committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.