chef

Camp Tanamakoon; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A seasonal camp in Ontario is seeking a Chef to manage kitchen activities, prepare meals, and supervise staff. Responsibilities include ensuring food safety, creating menus, and estimating food costs. Applicants must have relevant certificates and experience in the kitchen. This is a full-time seasonal position with on-site accommodation and benefits.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

On-site recreation and activities

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery goods and desserts.
• Knowledge of various cooking styles and food types.
• Proven experience in kitchen management or as a cook.

Responsibilities

• Estimate food costs and supplies.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for events.
• Supervise kitchen staff and train them.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Supervision

Food Safety

Recipe creation

Menu planning

Education

Emergency First Aid and CPR

Food Safety Certificate

Tools

Computer

Internet access

Job description

Job details

• Salary 35.50 to 45.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 48 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, , 06:30 to 07:30

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

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Room and board provided
• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Camp
• Children's services facility

Ranks of chefs

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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 meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Area of work experience

• Manager

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On‑site amenities
• On‑site housing options
• On‑site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-12-17

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