chef

Government of Canada - Central; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is seeking a culinary supervisor responsible for demonstrating cooking techniques, creating new recipes, and supervising kitchen staff. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience. The role is on-site in Niagara Falls and requires physical presence for food preparation and event catering.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Must be physically present at the work location.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Supervise activities of kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes and menus.
• Prepare meals for events and special guests.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Supervision

Recipe creation

Food preparation

Attention to detail

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 Tasks

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• 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
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail