pastry chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a skilled chef to supervise kitchen staff, demonstrate cooking techniques, and create new recipes. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment specializing in Korean cuisine. This role requires working on-site with no remote options and emphasizes attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• Cuisine specialties: Korean

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player