executive chef

Government of Canada - Central; Oakville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking skilled chefs to manage kitchen activities, prepare high-quality Japanese cuisine, and supervise kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school diploma and at least 1-2 years of cooking experience. Responsibilities include meal preparation, inventory management, and ensuring quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a cooking or kitchen environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Supervise kitchen staff and cooking activities.
• Prepare meals and ensure quality standards are met.
• Plan menus and requisition supplies.

Skills

Sushi preparation techniques

Teppanyaki

Japanese cuisine

Dependability

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Bar

Ranks of chefs

• Executive chef
• Sushi chef
• Chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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

Supervision

• Working groups

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Teppanyaki
• Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood

Additional information Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player