head chef

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is looking for an experienced culinary professional to oversee kitchen operations and staff. Key responsibilities include maintaining food records, demonstrating cooking techniques, and ensuring high food quality standards. The position requires a strong background in culinary arts, particularly in Filipino cuisine, and excellent communication skills. This is an on-site position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a cooking or culinary role.
• Ability to instruct and supervise kitchen staff.
• Experience with Filipino cuisine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Instruct cooks in food preparation and presentation.
• Supervise kitchen staff and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Filipino cuisine

Additional information

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

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