head chef

Fresh Market Restaurant; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Head Chef. The ideal candidate will supervise kitchen staff, maintain food quality, and manage cooking techniques. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay of $36.00 and is situated on-site. If you're passionate about cooking and restaurant management, apply to join this thriving team.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• 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.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Recruit and hire staff.

Skills

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Job description

Job details

Head Chef

Posted on November 10, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Fresh Market Restaurant

Location & Compensation

• Location: Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $36.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Shift: Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, To be determined
• Starts: As soon as possible
• Benefits: Free parking available, Parking available
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy
• Source: Job Bank #3435130

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work Setting

• Restaurant
• Café

Chef Ranks

• Head chef
• Chef

Work Site Environment

• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

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
• 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 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
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Cuisine Specialties

• International

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

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

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

• A Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-10

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.