head chef

Government of Canada - Central; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Muskoka District is looking for a culinary expert to oversee food preparation and manage kitchen operations. Responsibilities include estimating food costs, creating recipes, and training staff. The candidate must have a secondary education and at least 3 years of experience in food services. Additional requirements include passing a criminal record check. This position is strictly on-site with no remote work options. Benefits include healthcare plans and on-site amenities.

Benefits

Health care plan

On-site amenities

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Must complete a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs data.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks.
• Prepare and cook meals for events.
• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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 Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits