executive chef

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment seeks a skilled chef to oversee kitchen operations. Responsibilities include managing staff, creating innovative recipes, ensuring quality control, and preparing meals for special events. Candidates should have experience in a fast-paced environment and a specialization in diverse cuisine.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen and supervising staff.
• Specialization in Mexican, seafood, poultry, and sauces.
• Ability to create and adapt recipes for various needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food cost records and analyze operating data.
• Supervise cooking techniques and train kitchen staff.
• Plan and direct food preparation activities for events.

Job description

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

• Cold / refrigerated

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• 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

Experience and specialization

• Mexican
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Area of work experience

• Manager

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking