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

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Cook Supervisor to oversee food preparation and train staff in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a secondary school certificate and 1-2 years of experience, with responsibilities including menu planning, ensuring quality standards, and managing kitchen operations. This position is on-site only, with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Must complete a criminal record check.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Participate in marketing plans and implementation
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
• MS Office
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Monitor revenues to determine labour cost
• Modify food preparation methods and menu prices according to the restaurant budget
• Develop budget to determine cost of food, ingredients, alcohol, kitchen and cleaning supplies

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

• MS Excel

Additional information

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player