executive chef

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Toronto seeks a skilled supervisor to oversee cooking staff and manage food preparation for various restaurants. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school diploma, a Cook Trade Certification, and several years of experience in a kitchen environment. This on-site role requires strong leadership and excellent communication skills to train staff and maintain the quality of dishes.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years experience in cooking.
• Ability to plan and direct food preparation.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Cook Trade Certification

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

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
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability