chef

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

Job summary

A governmental organization in Pickering is seeking a qualified Cook to supervise kitchen staff, estimate food costs, and prepare dishes while ensuring food quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a Cook Red Seal Certificate and at least 5 years of professional cooking experience, particularly in Italian cuisine. Key responsibilities include menu planning and training kitchen staff. This is an on-site position with no remote work option.

Benefits

Gratuities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years of cooking experience in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine.
• Ability to teach and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks and kitchen staff.
• Create and plan menus to ensure food quality.

Skills

Cooking staff supervision

Menu planning

Budgeting

Recipe creation

Food safety

Education

Cook Red Seal Certificate

Other trades certificate or diploma

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