Chef

Royal Garden; Milton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Garden in Milton, Canada, is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to lead a team of 3–4 cooks and support staff. You will plan menus, train staff, and oversee daily food preparation to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include estimating costs, maintaining inventory records, and coordinating equipment needs. The role requires strong leadership, organization, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation required; 1–2 years kitchen supervision experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise cooks and junior staff; plan menus and monitor quality.
• Maintain records of food costs, inventory and supplies; ensure safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items and maintain cost records.
• Plan menus and direct food preparation for several restaurants.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Supervise cooks and 3–4 staff; ensure quality and timelines.
• Prepare and cook meals for regular service and special events.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexibility

Organization

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Create new recipes
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week