specialist chef

Government of Canada - Central; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Richmond Hill is seeking a skilled chef responsible for preparing and cooking complete meals, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring food quality standards are met. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience along with at least five years in a relevant role. Leadership and strong communication skills are essential. This position is full-time and on-site, with no option for remote work.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Create new recipes.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef
• Chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available