executive chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Oakville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body in Canada is seeking a skilled chef for an on-site restaurant position. The ideal candidate must have experience in sushi preparation and hold a secondary school graduation certificate. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, maintaining food costs, and ensuring high-quality standards in food preparation. This role requires working in a fast-paced environment under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role required.
• Experience in Japanese cuisine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs and kitchen workers.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.

Skills

Sushi preparation techniques

Teppanyaki

Attention to detail

Team player

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

• 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

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Teppanyaki
• Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood

Additional information

• 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