chef

Government of Canada - Central; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Collingwood seeks an experienced culinary professional to maintain food records, create recipes, and instruct kitchen staff. This role emphasizes the importance of organization and communication in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on dietary quality standards. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have 1-2 years of relevant experience. No remote work is allowed as tasks must be completed on-site.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a culinary environment.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and train them in food handling.
• Strong organizational skills to plan menus and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks in food preparation.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Dependability

Flexibility

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.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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 meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player