Vegetarian Food jobs in Etobicoke, ON

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Scarlett House Food Group Inc. is a leading provider of airline catering services, producing high-quality meals for commercial airline clients. We are seeking an experienced Airline Catering Chef to lead food production activities in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment while ensuring compliance with airline specifications, food safety standards, and operational requirements.

Duties:

· Plan, organize, and oversee meal production in accordance with airline menu specifications, dietary guidelines, and contractual requirements

· Prepare and cook complete meals or specialty foods in large volumes for airline catering operations, ensuring consistency in quality, taste, and presentation

· Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of cooks and kitchen helpers involved in food preparation and assembly

· Ensure that all food items are prepared according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and presentation requirements established by the company and airline clients

· Participate in menu planning and contribute to the development or modification of menus based on operational needs, seasonal availability, and client preferences

· Ensure the accurate preparation of specialized meals, including halal, vegetarian, vegan, allergen-sensitive, and medically required dietary options

· Monitor food preparation processes and conduct quality checks to ensure compliance with company standards and airline specifications

· Maintain strict adherence to food safety regulations, including HACCP principles, sanitation standards, traceability, and proper food handling procedures

· Conduct regular inspections of kitchen operations, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements

· Estimate food requirements, manage ingredient usage, and assist with inventory control, stock rotation, and ordering of supplies

· Work collaboratively with procurement and production teams to ensure adequate supply levels and minimize waste

· Train, mentor, and provide ongoing guidance to kitchen staff on culinary techniques, food safety practices, and production efficiency

· Assist in evaluating staff performance and supporting continuous improvement in kitchen operations

· Ensure kitchen operations meet strict production timelines aligned with airline departure schedules and logistical requirements

· Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce food waste, and increase operational efficiency without compromising product quality

· Maintain accurate documentation related to food production, safety logs, and inventory tracking as required

· Assist with other catering operations as required, including participation in offsite catering events, food preparation, execution, and coordination to support business needs outside of airline production

· Provide leadership to kitchen staff through coaching, training, and performance management, including progressive discipline in accordance with company policies

· Support ongoing continuous improvement of products, recipes, methods, and formulations in collaboration with product development teams

· Occasionally assist with and facilitate plant trials, product testing, and product development initiatives, including participation in presentations as required

Requirements:

· Secondary school diploma required.

· Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role.

· Experience in high-volume commercial food production, institutional catering, airline catering, food manufacturing, or banquet production.

· Experience supervising and coordinating kitchen staff.

· Completion of a culinary apprenticeship program, chef training program, or equivalent culinary certification is considered an asset.

· Strong knowledge of HACCP, Halal, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and quality assurance procedures.

· Experience preparing specialized dietary meals and working within strict production specifications.

· Strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills.

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

· Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks as required.

AI Disclosure: We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Work Location: In person