chef

Government of Canada - Central; Brantford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency located in Brantford, Ontario is seeking a culinary professional who will prepare and cook meals, manage food costs, and train staff. The ideal candidate has a secondary school graduation certificate and at least one year of relevant experience. This position requires on-site work without any remote option.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a culinary role.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• Create new recipes.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Menu planning

Staff training

Food safety standards

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• South Indian