chef

Government of Canada - Central; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Southwestern Ontario seeks a skilled culinary professional to oversee kitchen staff and create delicious new recipes. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of experience, especially in Korean cuisine. Responsibilities include demonstrating cooking techniques, planning menus, and ensuring food quality standards are met. This position requires working on-site in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Expertise in Korean cuisine is preferred.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cooking techniques to staff.
• Create and instruct new recipes.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Plan and prepare meals.

Skills

Demonstrate new cooking techniques

Create new recipes

Instruct cooks in preparation and cooking

Supervise kitchen staff

Plan menus for quality

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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 setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Korean

Food specialties

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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player