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Government of Canada - Central; Windsor; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ontario is seeking a skilled Kitchen Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations and staff. The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and experience in food preparation. Responsibilities include estimating supply costs, supervising food preparation, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring food quality standards. An essential part of the role is training staff in safe food handling practices. This position is in-person only, with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising kitchen staff and managing food supplies.
• Ability to prepare and cook various meals, including specialty dishes.
• Training staff in food preparation and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen workers.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for events.
• Plan menus to ensure food quality standards are met.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food