chef

Government of Canada - Central; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Head Chef for its restaurant in Peterborough, Ontario. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, training cooks, and ensuring high-quality meal preparation under pressure. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Requires secondary school graduation or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Estimate food supply costs and maintain records of food inventory.
• Supervise and instruct kitchen staff, ensuring food quality.
• Plan menus for events and collaborate with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

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
• 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 site environment

• Hot

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

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
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Working groups

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Mexican

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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