head chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Vaughan is seeking a head chef responsible for supervising kitchen staff and creating new recipes. Applicants should have a high school graduation certificate and 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role. The position requires working on-site with a focus on delivering quality meals for various events. Benefits include free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a chef role.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and creating new recipes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes and plan menus to ensure quality standards.
• Prepare and cook meals for regular service or special events.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• 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
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available