Lancaster Park Outdoor Resort

Lancaster, ON

Lancaster Park Outdoor Resort

Lancaster, ON

head chef

Lancaster, ON (view on map)

Posted 19 days ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 to 45 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Restaurant
• Rural area
• Bar
• Hotel, motel, resort

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Tasks

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces

Area of work experience

• Manager

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities