chef

Government of Canada - Central; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Chef for a formal dining environment. The role involves supervising kitchen staff, maintaining food quality standards, and preparing meals for special events. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience and expertise in diverse cuisines, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Specializes in South Indian, East Indian, and Vegetarian cuisines.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen workers.
• Prepare and cook meals for events.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Cellular phone

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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 site environment

• Odours
• Hot
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Formal dining room
• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• South Indian
• East Indian
• Vegetarian

Food specialties

• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available