chef

Government of Canada - Western; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada - Western is seeking a chef to work in a café, responsible for cooking and instructing kitchen staff. Candidates must have a Food Safety Certificate and experience in a fast-paced environment. This role requires flexibility and strong organizational skills to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.

Qualifications

• Must have a Food Safety Certificate.
• Secondary school graduation required.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to cooking staff.
• Create new recipes and plan menus.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure food quality.

Skills

Team player

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Food Safety Certificate

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

• Café

Ranks of chefs

• Chef
• Pastry chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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 meals or specialty foods
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Supervision

• Cook (general)

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Judgement