Chef - Continental Cuisine

Immediate Hiring – Chef – Continental Cuisine

Mississauga Convention Centre | Mississauga, ON
Full-Time | Permanent

Mississauga Convention Centre is hiring an experienced Chef specializing in Continental cuisine. If you are passionate about creating high-quality international dishes and have strong experience in banquet, catering, and large-scale food production, we want to hear from you.

You will be part of a busy, high-volume kitchen preparing exceptional meals for weddings, corporate events, banquets, and special functions while maintaining the highest standards of quality, presentation, and food safety.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of Continental dishes including appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, seafood, poultry, meat entrées, and desserts

• Ensure consistency in taste, portion control, presentation, and overall food quality

• Prepare food for high-volume banquets, weddings, corporate events, and catering operations

• Assist in menu planning, recipe development, and food presentation

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety

• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

• Support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment

• Assist with inventory control, ordering, proper storage, and FIFO stock rotation

• Minimize food waste and maintain cost-effective food production

• Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth production and timely service

• Ensure attractive food presentation and adherence to event specifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Chef specializing in Continental cuisine

• Strong knowledge of Continental cooking techniques, sauces, soups, pasta, meat, poultry, and seafood preparation

• Experience in banquet, catering, hotel, convention centre, or high-volume kitchen environments

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment

• Food Handler Certification required

• WHMIS Certification is an asset

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality

• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills

• Physically able to stand for long periods and perform kitchen-related duties

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in banquet and catering operations

• Menu planning and food costing experience

• Experience supervising or mentoring kitchen staff

• Knowledge of international cuisines and dietary accommodations

• Culinary certification is considered an asset

What We Offer

• Stable full-time position

• Opportunity to work in a leading banquet and event venue

• Dynamic, high-volume kitchen environment

• Career growth within a growing hospitality organization

• Competitive pay based on experience

Join our growing culinary team and help deliver exceptional food and service for memorable events and celebrations.