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Government of Canada; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Oshawa is seeking a Food Service Supervisor responsible for food preparation, cooking, and team leadership in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This role includes estimating supplies, creating new recipes, and supervising staff to ensure high-quality food service. The ideal candidate has a secondary school graduation certificate, relevant experience, and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is an on-site position without remote work options, demanding physical stamina and a detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to cooking staff.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation and cooking of food.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for events.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Consult with clients regarding specialty functions.
• Plan menus to meet quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

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.

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• 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
• Leading/instructing individuals

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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