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Specialist Chef - Event Catering
We are looking for a well-experienced Specialist Chef - Event Catering for a well-known events and catering firm, Paramount Eventspace, located at 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd, Woodbridge, ON L4L 9T2 Canada.
No. of position: 01
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Plan and oversee food preparation for large-scale banquet events, including weddings, corporate functions, and private receptions, ensuring consistent execution across high-volume service.
Design and standardize event menus featuring multi-course plated meals and buffet offerings, aligned with venue packages, client preferences, and seasonal ingredient availability.
Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty dishes in a high-capacity production kitchen, ensuring quality, portion control, and timely service for large guest counts.
Supervise and coordinate kitchen teams during banquet operations, managing workflow, delegating tasks, and ensuring adherence to production timelines.
Develop and refine recipes for banquet-style service, focusing on scalability, consistency, and presentation across repeated event formats.
Oversee plating and food presentation for large events, ensuring uniformity and high visual standards for plated service and buffet displays.
Train and instruct cooks and kitchen staff in banquet production techniques, portioning standards, and efficient execution in a fast-paced event environment.
Manage inventory and requisition food supplies for scheduled events, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control, and minimal waste in high-volume operations.
Prerequisites:
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Hospitality administration/management, general
Experience & Skills: 3 years to 5 years or more
Language: English
Additional Knowledge of cuisines: Italian and Greek
Hourly Rate: $36 per hour for 30 to 40 Hours per week
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Terms of Employment: Fulltime and permanent
Benefits: 4 % Vacation Pay,
Please send your resume at the above mentioned location by mail.