Private Chef

Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced Private Chef for a semi-formal residence in Etobicoke. The successful applicant will be required to prepare daily meals for the Principals, and occasionally their guests, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This role relocates for 5 - 6 months between May and October to Halifax, Nova Scotia with a live-in requirement during this time. Applicants should be completely flexible with schedules and expect full weeks. This is a full-time, live out position while in Etobicoke.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Daily cooking required for refined palates; must have knowledge of a variety of different cuisines and a willingness to learn; the preferred style of cuisine is Mediterranean, California fresh
  
• Able to accommodate a variety of meal preferences, restrictions and diets
  
• Grocery shopping, knowledge of procuring fine, fresh ingredients
  
• Menu planning, track and keep records of menus to avoid repetition of meals
  
• Organizing food supply and kitchen inventory; tracking expenses
  
• Maintain a clean kitchen and workspace at all times
  

Applicant Qualities:

• Must have curiosity, passion, and dedication to the art of cooking
  
• Able to adapt to a variety of different palates
  
• Excellent English communication skills and professional personal presentation, to interact with principals, guests, and staff courteously and professionally
  
• Must always maintain privacy and confidentiality, exercising diplomacy, discretion, and respecting appropriate boundaries
  
• A valid, clean Ontario driver s license (class G)
  
• A degree or diploma from an accredited culinary institution is an asset
  
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  

Covid 19 Considerations:

In order to maintain the health and safety of the workplace, this position will require a fully vaccinated candidate as a condition of employment. Proof of vaccination will be required by the candidate prior to their start date. Proof means documentation verifying receipt of a vaccination series approved by Health Canada.

Candidates will be required to comply with all established health and safety measures, which may include screening, wearing a mask or face covering, using provided PPE, maintaining appropriate physical distancing and self-monitoring of potential COVID-19 symptoms.