head chef

Casa Americo Italian Bistro & Restuarant; Milton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Italian eatery in Milton is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor to oversee cooking activities and instruct staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing meals, creating recipes, and managing kitchen operations. This permanent position requires a secondary school graduation certificate and offers around 30 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Experience with menu planning and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Create new recipes and consult clients for events.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Team player

Government programs

• Recognized employer

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week