chef

Government of Canada - Central; Markham; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A central government authority is seeking a Chef to work on-site in Markham. The role involves preparing and cooking meals, creating recipes, and supervising the kitchen staff. Preferred candidates will have strong Italian cuisine skills and relevant certifications. This position requires 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced culinary environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a chef role.
• Strong understanding of food safety and handling.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.
• Create new recipes and analyze operating costs.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.

Skills

Supervision

Cooking

Food safety

Recipe creation

Education

Cook Trade Certification

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Formal dining room
• Restaurant
• Willing to relocate

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• 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
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Italian cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces

Additional information Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• 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