chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Whitby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization located in Durham Region, Whitby, is seeking a Chef who specializes in South Indian cuisine. The role demands supervisory experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising kitchen staff, maintaining food records, and ensuring the quality of meals served. Work is required on-site without remote options.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience as a chef, with a specialization in South Indian cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff, including specialist chefs and cooks.
• Create new recipes and prepare dishes for customers with dietary restrictions.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

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 site environment

• Noisy
• Hot
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area
• Bar

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

• South Indian

Food specialties

• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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