corporate chef

PARAMOUNT; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PARAMOUNT is seeking a Corporate Chef to lead the Woodbridge kitchen, overseeing a team of chefs and cooks in a fast-paced catering environment. The role is full-time, on-site at 222 ROWNTREE DAIRY RD, Woodbridge, ON L4L 9T2, with responsibilities for menu planning, staff supervision, and event cooking.

The Corporate Chef will train staff, introduce new techniques, ensure food quality and safety, and coordinate with clients for weddings and banquets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a senior kitchen role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and staff supervision abilities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks and kitchen staff.
• Create new recipes and plan menus for events.
• Instruct cooks in food preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Corporate chef

Location: 222 ROWNTREE DAIRY RD, Woodbridge, ON L4L 9T2 (On site)

Employment type: Permanent employment Full time (Morning, Day, Evening, Shift)

Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week

Pay: $ 36.00 to $ 38.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated)

Start date: Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Catering firm

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
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Food preparation
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-04

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