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Government of Canada - Central; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in St. Marys, Ontario is seeking a skilled Cook Supervisor to oversee kitchen staff, create recipes, and ensure quality food preparation. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and 1-2 years of cooking experience. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced environment, with work to be completed on site.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a related role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
• Attention to detail in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes and prepare meals.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• 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
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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