chef

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

Job summary

A government agency based in Windsor, Canada, is seeking a skilled candidate for a position involving kitchen staff supervision, meal preparation, and food cost management. The ideal candidate will have a high school graduation certificate and relevant experience in a kitchen environment. This role requires working on-site only.

Qualifications

• Understanding of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Ability to maintain inventory records and manage costs.
• Experience in training kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook meals for events.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.

Skills

Food cost estimation

Staff supervision

Cooking skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 5-10 people