head chef

Government of Canada - Central; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Sarnia is seeking a skilled kitchen manager to oversee food preparation and staff in an on-site role. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, particularly in sushi preparation and Japanese cuisine, alongside skills in leadership and training. Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety are required. This position does not allow for remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs and kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities.

Skills

Sushi preparation techniques

Leadership

Attention to detail

Food safety/handling skills

Flexibility

Organized

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

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items


• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers


• Create new recipes


• Requisition food and kitchen supplies


• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs


• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants


• Recruit and hire staff


• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food


• Food safety/handling skills

Experience and specialization

• Sushi preparation techniques


• Japanese cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
  

Work conditions

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Leadership


• Dependability


• Flexibility


• Initiative


• Organized


• Reliability


• Team player