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.