Arowhon Pines, Algonquin Park

Huntsville, ON

Arowhon Pines, Algonquin Park

Huntsville, ON

chef de cuisine

Huntsville, ON (view on map)

Posted 12 days ago

Job Description

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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 food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week