chef de partie

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian government institution in Toronto is seeking an experienced Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The role involves demonstrating cooking techniques, supervising cooking staff, and creating new recipes, primarily focusing on Japanese cuisine. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and some experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This is a full-time position with no remote work option, requiring involvement in menu planning and staff training.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of cooking experience required.
• Dependability and flexibility are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure quality standards are met.
• Plan menus and create new recipes.
• Train and instruct cooks in food preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Supervisory skills

Japanese cuisine knowledge

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.

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Cuisine specialties

• Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• OrganizedReliability
• Team player