chef

Government of Canada - Central; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Sarnia, Canada is seeking an Executive Chef responsible for managing kitchen operations, supervising staff, and creating specialized cuisine. Applicants must possess a high school graduation certificate and relevant food safety certifications. The role demands strong leadership and excellent communication skills, along with the ability to work under pressure. This is an on-site position with no remote work options available. Competitive benefits include training paid by the employer and on-site amenities.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in managing and supervising kitchen staff.
• Specialization in South Indian, Canadian, and East Indian cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of chefs and cooking staff.
• Create new recipes and prepare specialty foods.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Tools

Uniform

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On Site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Rural area
• Bar
• Willing to relocate
• Catering firm
• Bistro

Ranks of chefs

• Executive chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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
• 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
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 11-15 people
• More than 20 people

Credentials

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• South Indian
• Canadian
• East Indian

Food specialties

• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Area of work experience

• Manager

Additional information: Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Uniform

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On‑site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer