head chef

Trattoria Semplice; Town of Orangeville (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trattoria Semplice in Orangeville, ON is seeking a skilled kitchen lead with 3–5 years of experience to supervise a team of 5–10 cooks and ensure high-quality meals. You will help create recipes and manage food costs at the physical location.

This permanent, full-time role is performed on-site in a fast-paced environment, requiring leadership, reliability, and initiative from a dedicated culinary professional.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Lead and instruct kitchen staff and individuals

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Job details

• Location Orangeville , ON L9W 2W3
• Salary 36.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of foodLeading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.