chef

Government of Canada - Central; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a qualified Chef to work in a bustling restaurant setting. The successful candidate will oversee kitchen operations, supervise staff, and create unique dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options. This role demands strong leadership and culinary skills to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Requires knowledge of South Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan cuisines.
• Certification in food handling is required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate supplies and food item costs.
• Supervise kitchen staff and cooking activities.
• Create new recipes and prepare specialty foods.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Cook Trade Certification

Safe Food Handling certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• South Indian
• Vegetarian
• Vegan

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Parking available