chef

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada - Central is seeking a Chef with strong leadership and culinary skills for a restaurant in Whitby. The position requires planning menus, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring food quality. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience and a high school diploma. This is an on-site role with no remote work options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Gratuities

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Establish menus and ensure food quality meets standards.
• Supervise cooking staff and manage food preparation activities.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and train kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliability

Dependability

Initiative

Organized

Efficient interpersonal skills

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
• Odours
• Hot

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Chef
• Sous-chef

Responsibilities Tasks

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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Thai

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits