chef

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

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Chef to supervise kitchen staff and create new recipes. This on-site role requires 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, focusing on East Indian and Vegetarian cuisine. Candidates must work well under pressure, possess strong organizational skills, and be a reliable team player. Responsibilities include preparing complete meals and training kitchen staff.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a kitchen environment required.
• Experience with cooking techniques and supervising kitchen staff.
• Ability to create and modify recipes.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to kitchen staff.
• Supervise specialist chefs and kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes for various dishes.

Skills

Organized

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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 site environment

• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

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
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• 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 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

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• East Indian
• Vegetarian

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player