head chef

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

Job summary

A government agency in Hamilton, Ontario, seeks a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and manage staff. Responsibilities include estimating costs, preparing meals for events, and ensuring food quality standards. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, a high school graduation certificate, and required food safety certifications. This role is on-site and involves supervising a team of up to 15 kitchen workers.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Experience in multiple cuisines such as East Indian, Thai, etc.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff including chefs and cooks.
• Prepare meals and specialty foods for events.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

Work location

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

Assets languages

• Hindi
• Nepali

Work site environment

• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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 meals or specialty foods
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• 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
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Credentials

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• East Indian
• Thai
• International
• Halal

Manufacturing sector experience

• Food

Additional information

• Driver\'s validity licence check
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player