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PriceSmart Foods is your one stop grocery market offering an abundant selection of authentic Asian and national brand groceries at an exceptional value. Explore new taste traditions with the passionate team at PriceSmart Foods, a division of Pattison Food Group Ltd. and certified a Great Place to Work®. We are hiring a Chef at our Richmond - Ackroyd PriceSmart Foods location in Richmond, BC. The successful candidate must have open availability and be available for 40 hours per week. You will be responsible for: Developing, implementing, executing and maintaining new and existing menu items. Preparing, cooking, and executing menu items and specials. Planning and directing food preparation and cooking activities within the department. Training, educating and supervising team member on menu items and procedures. Inventory control with a focus on quality. Managing inventory to minimize food waste and spoilage. Control shrinks by utilizing par levels, writing proper orders or portion control. Ordering and effectively controlling all kitchen related costs (such as food, labour, shrinks, margin and packaging) to achieve targeted KPIs. Ensuring accurate stocktaking in the department. You have: Experience making a variety of Asian hot foods and cold foods including sushi, dim sum, BBQ and stir fry. Good working knowledge of W.H.I.M.I.S. and Food Safe Certificate. A passion for great food and providing outstanding customer service. A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude. Integrity, enthusiasm, and willingness to Go the Extra Mile. Retail customer service experience (considered an asset). Fluent in Mandarin and/or Cantonese (considered an asset). Here are some of the perks we have to offer: Get paid every Friday! Exclusive team member offers and discounts. Benefits & pension eligibility. Wellness and team member assistance program. Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities. Opportunities to learn and grow. Compensation Details: $18.75 - $24.75 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors. Join our Team! Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!

What you’ll do

The Chef is responsible for developing and executing menu items while managing kitchen operations, including food preparation and cooking. They must also oversee inventory control, minimize waste, and train team members to ensure high-quality service and cost efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience in preparing Asian hot and cold foods, including sushi and dim sum, and possess a valid Food Safe Certificate. A strong work ethic, the ability to work 40 hours per week, and knowledge of W.H.I.M.I.S. are required.

Benefits

• Paid weekly • Team member offers and discounts • Benefits and pension eligibility • Wellness and team member assistance program • Educational reimbursement • Scholarship opportunities • Opportunities to learn and grow

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Menu development
• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Inventory control
• Staff training
• Kitchen management
• Cost control
• Sushi preparation
• Dim sum preparation
• BBQ preparation
• Stir fry preparation
• Customer service
• Food safety
• W.H.I.M.I.S.
• Stocktaking
• Energetic
• Strong Work Ethic
• Planning
• Cantonese Chinese
• Mandarin Chinese
• Customer Service
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Preparation
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Management
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks