head chef

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

Job summary

A government body in York Region, Vaughan is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a kitchen team. The role involves supervising staff, creating recipes, and preparing meals, particularly specializing in Italian cuisine. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a high-pressure environment. The position is on-site with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Specialization in Italian cuisine.
• Experience supervising a small team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff.
• Create new recipes and cook complete meals.
• Plan menus to meet quality standards.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.

Skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• 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
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• 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

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Italian cuisine

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player