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Government of Canada - Central; Aurora; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Culinary Supervisor in Aurora. Responsibilities include demonstrating cooking techniques, supervising kitchen staff, and creating recipes. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and 2-3 years of culinary experience, particularly in Japanese and Korean cuisines. This role requires on-site work, emphasizing teamwork and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of culinary experience.
• Experience with Japanese and Korean cuisine specialties.
• Ability to create new recipes and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Supervise kitchen staff activities.
• Plan menus ensuring food meets quality standards.
• Prepare and cook food for regular and special events.

Skills

Dependability

Efficiency in interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organizational skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Japanese cuisine
• Korean

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player