Head Chef: Lead Kitchen for Banquets & International Cuisine

Government of Canada - Central; Georgina; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental food service organization in Georgina, Ontario is seeking an experienced Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure quality food preparation. The role requires 2-3 years of relevant experience, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to maintain food cost records. Candidates must be able to work on-site, in a fast-paced and sometimes noisy environment. A secondary school graduation certificate is mandatory. Health care benefits offered.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and managing food costs.
• Ability to demonstrate cooking techniques and instruct cooks.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen workers.
• Instruct cooks in food preparation and presentation.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Train staff in cooking and food handling.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

A governmental food service organization in Georgina, Ontario is seeking an experienced Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure quality food preparation. The role requires 2-3 years of relevant experience, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to maintain food cost records. Candidates must be able to work on-site, in a fast-paced and sometimes noisy environment. A secondary school graduation certificate is mandatory. Health care benefits offered.