chef

Government of Canada - Northern; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Ottawa is looking for a skilled kitchen supervisor to manage cooking activities and staff. Responsibilities include maintaining food records, creating recipes, and supervising the preparation of meals for events. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience, preferably with a background in East Indian cuisine. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This position requires working on-site with no option for remote work.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in East Indian cuisine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks in preparation and cooking.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for events and supervise kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people

Experience and specialization

• East Indian

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability