chef

Government of Canada - Western; Pickering; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Pickering, Ontario, is looking for a skilled Cook to oversee culinary operations and supervise kitchen staff. Ideal candidates will have a Cook Red Seal Certificate and experience with Italian cuisine. Responsibilities include planning menus, training kitchen staff, and ensuring high-quality food standards.

Benefits

Gratuities

Paid time off for volunteering or personal days

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Italian cuisine.
• Strong supervisory skills in a culinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies for food preparation.
• Train cooks in food preparation and presentation.
• Plan and direct cooking activities and kitchen operations.

Skills

Supervise kitchen staff

Create new recipes

Demonstrate cooking techniques

Analyze operating costs

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Cook Red Seal Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• 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
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• 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
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Italian cuisine

Food specialties

• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
• Chocolate

Benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available