master chef

Government of Canada - Central; Burlington; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Burlington is seeking an experienced chef to supervise kitchen staff and manage food preparation. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in various cuisines including South Indian and Italian, and will work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. This role requires leadership skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.
• Experience in handling South Indian, Canadian, East Indian, Italian cuisine.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, cooks, and other kitchen staff.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks in food preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Organized

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

• South Indian
• Canadian
• East Indian
• Italian cuisine
• Vegetarian

Additional information

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits