head chef

www.canadainternational.gc.ca - Jobboard; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Ottawa is seeking a skilled Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The role involves supervising staff, preparing meals, and ensuring food quality standards are met. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to demonstrate new cooking techniques.
• Experience with fish and seafood preparation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen workers.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.
• Recruit and train kitchen staff.

Skills

Supervision

Cooking techniques

Menu planning

Food safety

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Salary 30.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3312239

Overview

Languages

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

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
• 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
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Experience and specialization

• Fish and seafood

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• 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

2025-06-21

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