chef

Government of Canada - Central; Thornton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Ontario seeks a culinary professional to supervise and train kitchen staff, create recipes, and demonstrate cooking techniques. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience, particularly in Japanese cuisine, and strong interpersonal skills. This on-site position requires a secondary school graduation certificate and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Ability to demonstrate cooking techniques and use of new equipment.
• Experience in supervising cooking staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in food preparation and presentation.
• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Cook food regularly or for special events.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality.
• Train staff in cooking and food handling.

Skills

Japanese cuisine

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Team player

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

• 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

• Japanese cuisine

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