Lead Chef — Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

Government of Canada - Central; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Mississauga seeks a culinary professional with 2-3 years of experience to estimate food costs, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain inventory records. The role requires leadership, culinary expertise, and the ability to create new recipes. Candidates must hold relevant culinary certifications. Responsibilities include training staff, creating menus, and developing dishes for customers with dietary restrictions.

Benefits

Gratuities

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a culinary role.
• Training in culinary arts or related field.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory records.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Create new recipes and supervise kitchen activities.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Initiative

Organized

Education

College diploma in Culinary Arts

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

A government agency in Mississauga seeks a culinary professional with 2-3 years of experience to estimate food costs, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain inventory records. The role requires leadership, culinary expertise, and the ability to create new recipes. Candidates must hold relevant culinary certifications. Responsibilities include training staff, creating menus, and developing dishes for customers with dietary restrictions.