head chef

Government of Canada - Central; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Southwestern Ontario seeks an experienced kitchen manager. The role includes supervising kitchen staff, maintaining food inventory, and estimating costs. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience, and at least 2 years in a relevant role. The position is on-site only, with no remote work available.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Experience in cooking techniques and kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen staff.
• Train staff in food preparation and cooking.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Organized

Client focus

Attention to detail

Time management

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization

Experience and specialization

• Cuisine specialties: East Indian

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Time management