chef

Government of Canada - Central; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced restaurant environment where you will lead kitchen operations and inspire culinary excellence. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, estimating costs, and maintaining food inventory while ensuring the highest quality standards. Your leadership and communication skills will shine as you create new recipes and consult with clients for special events. If you are passionate about cooking and thrive under pressure, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the culinary world while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs and maintain records of food supplies and inventory.
• Supervise kitchen staff and demonstrate cooking techniques.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Team player

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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 food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• 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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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