pastry chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada - Atlantic is seeking a Chef to work onsite at a catering firm in Halifax. The role involves estimating food costs, creating recipes, and preparing specialty meals for various events. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience and relevant certifications, along with skills such as attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a chef.
• Safe Food Handling and Food Safety certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Create new recipes and prepare meals for events.
• Plan menus to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Work setting

• Catering firm

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• International

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits