chef

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

Job summary

A public sector organization in Whitby is seeking an experienced Chef to oversee food preparation and kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of experience, a strong understanding of South Indian cuisine, and excellent leadership skills. Responsibilities include estimating supply costs, maintaining inventory records, and creating new recipes. This role requires working on-site with no remote option.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience as a chef, preferably in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and coordinate food preparation.
• Experience with South Indian cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Estimate the quantity and cost of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to kitchen staff.
• Create new recipes and prepare special meals for events.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff in food preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Dependability

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