head chef

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

Job summary

A governmental organization in Cambridge, Ontario, is hiring a culinary supervisor responsible for overseeing kitchen staff and preparing a variety of cuisines, including African, Caribbean, and Latin American. Ideal candidates should possess a secondary school graduation certificate and have 2 to 3 years of experience in a fast-paced environment. This is an on-site position with no remote options.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen workers.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.

Skills

Organized

Team player

Supervision

Experience with African cuisine

Experience with Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

• African cuisine
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player