chef

Government of Canada - Central; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled culinary supervisor to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role involves analyzing operating costs, creating innovative recipes, and instructing staff in food preparation and presentation. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be responsible for supervising kitchen operations, ensuring quality standards, and planning menus for various events. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and leadership, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operating costs and demonstrate cooking techniques.
• Supervise kitchen staff and prepare meals for events.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards are met.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Team player

Flexibility

Organized

Initiative

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

• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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