head chef

Tinuno Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished food company in Toronto is seeking a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations and supervise culinary staff. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a secondary school diploma. Responsibilities include maintaining food records, instructing staff, and ensuring quality in food preparation. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive pay at $41.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar culinary role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook food regularly or for special functions.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Job Details

Position: Head Chef

Company: Tinuno Foods

Location: Toronto, ON M4X 1J6 (On-site)

Salary: $41.00 per hour (40 hours per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Early morning / Morning / Day; Shift starts ASAP

Vacancies: 1

Job ID: Job Bank #3449836

Responsibilities

• 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 (over 20 people).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar culinary role.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment.
• Work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Physically demanding (standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling).
• Combination of sitting, standing and walking.
• Attention to detail required.

Personal Suitability

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

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Advertised until

2025-12-21