head chef

La Cucina; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. This role involves not only preparing exquisite Italian dishes but also supervising and training staff, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring high-quality food standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and a creative flair for developing new recipes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working under pressure, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a formal dining setting. Join a team that values dependability, flexibility, and teamwork!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a head chef role.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and cooking techniques.
• Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain food quality standards.
• Create new recipes and plan menus for events.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Planning

Supervision

Recipe Development

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Posted onMay 07, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details La Cucina

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Posted onMay 07, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details La Cucina

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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Noisy. Work setting: Formal dining room. Restaurant. Ranks of chefs: Head chef. Tasks: 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. 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. Recruit and hire staff. Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food. Leading/instructing individuals. Cuisine specialties: Italian cuisine. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.

• Location Kitchener , ON
• Workplace information On site
• Salary $ 34.07 HOUR hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3300031

• Kitchener, ON

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Formal dining room
• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Italian cuisine

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

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

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Advertised until

2025-06-06

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