head chef

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in Canada is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations, focusing on Filipino cuisine. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining food quality standards, and planning menus. The role is strictly on-site and requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in culinary roles, ideally with Filipino cuisine.
• Ability to instruct and supervise a large kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff in food preparation and cooking.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

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

• 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