head chef
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Cuisine specialties
Transportation/travel information
Other benefits
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
- Italian
- Spanish
- Noisy
- Hot
- Restaurant
- Catering firm
- Head chef
Tasks
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- 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
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
- Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Recruit and hire staff
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Leading/instructing individuals
- Must have knowledge of the establishment's culinary genres
- Supervisory Experience
- 5-10 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cook Trade Certification
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Cuisine specialties
- Italian cuisine
- International
- Manager
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
- Business management
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
- Leadership
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Other benefits
- Parking available
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead food preparation and cooking across several restaurants, plan menus, develop recipes, and ensure food meets quality standards. Manage kitchen operations, including supplies, costs, inventory, recruitment, training, and supervision of chefs and other kitchen staff.
Requirements
Requires five or more years of experience and a college/CEGEP education or equivalent experience, along with knowledge of the establishment’s culinary genres. Required credentials include Cook Trade Certification, a Safe Food Handling certificate, and a WHMIS certificate; supervisory experience overseeing 5–10 people is also specified.
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Recipe Development
- Kitchen Staff Supervision
- Staff Recruitment
- Staff Training
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Food Quality Control
- Italian Cuisine
- International Cuisine
- Business Management
- Leadership
- Safe Food Handling
- WHMIS
Benefits
- Parking Available
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Head Chef
- Restaurant
- Catering
- Italian Cuisine
- International Cuisine
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Food Preparation
- Food Quality Standards
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Supplies
- Staff Recruitment
- Staff Training
- Kitchen Supervision
- Cook Trade Certification
- Safe Food Handling Certificate
- WHMIS Certificate
- Business Management
- Leadership
- Food Service