chef

Government of Canada - Central; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization located in St. Thomas, Ontario, is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor to lead a team of cooks. The role involves estimating food supplies costs, preparing meals for events, and training staff in cooking techniques. Candidates must have secondary school education and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position is on-site only, and applicants should be prepared to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment with physical demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant cooking role.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and lead a kitchen team.
• Experience in high-pressure food preparation environments.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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 site environment

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

Work setting

• Fast food

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
• 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
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 3-4 people

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

Personal suitability

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