head chef

Government of Canada - Central; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 89,544,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Job summary

Bomond is seeking a head chef in Thornhill, Ontario. This on-site role involves planning, supervising, and executing high‑quality meals for events and daily service. Relevant education and 2–3 years of kitchen experience are required, with responsibilities spanning cost analysis, staff supervision, and menu execution.

Applicants must be able to plan for weddings and banquets, manage inventory, and ensure dietary needs are met. The position is permanent full-time with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in a program of 1–2 years or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2–3 years in a kitchen or related role.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Estimate labour costs.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks and kitchen staff.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook meals for events such as banquets.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Lead and instruct kitchen staff.

Education

1–2 year diploma (College/CEGEP) or equivalent experience

Job description

Posted on September 08, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Bomond

Job details

head chef

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Tasks: Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items. Estimate labour costs. Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory. Analyze operating costs and other data. Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers. 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. Requisition food and kitchen supplies. Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs. Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions. Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants. Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks. Leading/instructing individuals. Cuisine specialties: Mexican. European. International. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.

• Location Thornhill , ON L4J 0E1
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 37.00 HOUR hourly / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3667083

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• 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.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Leading/instructing individuals

Cuisine specialties

• Mexican
• European
• International

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-29

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.