chef

Government of Canada - Central; Schomberg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a skilled food preparer to maintain food records, create recipes, and prepare meals for events. Candidates must possess the Safe Food Handling certificate and Food Safety Certificate, along with 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment. This role requires working on-site with no remote options and offers a physically demanding work setting.

Qualifications

• Safe Food Handling certificate required.
• Food Safety Certificate required.
• 2 years to less than 3 years experience in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Create new recipes.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.
• Prepare and cook food for special guests or functions.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Deep fryer

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Fast food

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• 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
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Grind meats
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers

Credentials

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience
• Deep fryer

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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