Cook/Chef at Zest Entrepreneurship and Leadership Academy

Zest Entrepreneurship & Leadership Academy is an institution of transformation, progress and optimism. Our Entrepreneurship Academy has a commercial arm that provides a range of food, fashion, real estate and beauty services to train youths and raise the next generation of business owners. 

We are looking to hire a trained cook that will be responsible for crafting delicious desserts and confectionery, working with our existing and developing new recipes for the food arm of our enterprise. You should be passionate about cooking and baking; and be inspired to create masterpieces that go beyond our customers’ expectation; ensuring that each dish is nutritious and cost-effective and collaborating with the kitchen team.

To be successful in this role you must be a trained and certified cook/chef, well-versed in the culinary arts and adhere to strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner
• Cooking the menu, keeping in mind budget, and availability of seasonal ingredients
• Keeping up to date with industry trends
• Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary
• Ensuring that all dishes are cooked well and presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner
• Helping the restaurant to determine how much ingredients and supplies need to be re-ordered
• Be carefully and accurately measuring dish portions

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma
• Post-secondary training at a culinary institution
• Past experience as a working chef or relevant role
• Advanced knowledge of the culinary arts
• Perfectionism in sanitation and quality control
• Good work ethic in a high-pressure environment
• Keen attention to details
• Have the stamina to take long hours on your feet and the ability to multitask.
• In-depth knowledge of the use of recipe book, sanitation principles, food preparation and nutrition
• Passion and pride for delighting people with food