chef de partie

10tation Event Catering Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

10tation Event Catering Inc. in Toronto seeks an experienced head chef to lead our kitchen for high-profile events. You will design menus, oversee food preparation, and train kitchen staff to deliver exceptional catering experiences.

This role requires strong leadership, extensive practical cookery skills, and the ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with event coordinators and ensure all meals meet quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of kitchen or catering experience.
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent experience.
• On-site work at a fixed location, no remote options.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Food preparation
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Skills

Leadership

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Catering firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Food preparation
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Organized
• Team player