chef

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

Job summary

A governmental organization in Elmvale, Ontario, seeks a skilled culinary professional to supervise and instruct kitchen staff in a busy restaurant setting. Responsibilities include demonstrating new techniques, creating recipes, and ensuring food quality standards. The role requires at least 2 years of experience and a secondary school graduation certificate. Candidates should be dependable, organized, and flexible in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience of 2 to less than 3 years in a relevant role
• Specialization in Japanese cuisine

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks on food preparation and presentation
• Supervise kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food regularly or for events
• Plan menus to meet quality standards

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

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

• Cuisine specialties: Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

• Cold kitchen
• 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