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AlgaeCal

Family Chef (Kootenays)

Toronto, ON

Do you love cooking with farm-fresh ingredients and making people smile with your delicious dishes? Have you watched "Chef's Table" on Netflix until you feel like Lennox Hastie and you are besties?

AlgaeCal

Family Chef (Kootenays)

Toronto, ON · On-site

Do you love cooking with farm-fresh ingredients and making people smile with your delicious dishes? Have you watched "Chef's Table" on Netflix until you feel like Lennox Hastie and you are besties?

Taps Public House

CA$58K - CA$65K/yr

Sous Chef Location: TAPS Public House At TAPS Public House , we're more than just a neighbourhood ... Cook with Consistency: Ensure dishes are prepped, cooked, and plated to spec, maintaining quality ...

Prime Goup

Asian Cuisine Chef

Toronto, ON · On-site

The Head Chef is responsible for leading the kitchen team in preparing and cooking a diverse range of authentic and modern Asian dishes. This role involves menu development, ensuring food quality and ...

Prime Goup

Asian Cuisine Chef

Toronto, ON · On-site

The Head Chef is responsible for leading the kitchen team in preparing and cooking a diverse range of authentic and modern Asian dishes. This role involves menu development, ensuring food quality and ...

Compass Group PLC

Chef Supervisor Apply now Job no: 723173 Work type: Full Time Location: Randwick Categories: Chef ... on cooking with kitchen leadership Structured work environment with ongoing training and ...

The Dorset

Sous Chef - The Dorset

Toronto, ON

Company Description Located at The Well, The Dorset brings elevated British cooking and cocktails to Toronto's King West neighbourhood. Inspired by Executive Chef Ryan Lister's southwest English ...

Food World Plus

Pasta Chef

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$40K - CA$55K/yr

Pasta Chef Company: Food World Plus Location: 50 Matheson Boulevard East, Mississauga, ON ... Prepare and cook a variety of pasta dishes according to recipes and customer preferences. * Prepare ...

Aiden

Chef - International Cuisine

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$60K - CA$70K/yr

Job Summary Chef - International Cuisine Aiden Full-time In-Office | Mississauga, ON, Canada 6355 ... Prepare and cook a variety of high-quality dishes representing international cuisines.

GolfNorth Properties

$20 - $23/hr

... as a cook * FoodSafe Certification * SmartServe Certificate * Passionate about great food and ... Chef" in the subject line. Employment Type: OTHER

Dexterra Signature Dining

Chef

Oshawa, ON

You have at least 5 years' experience as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines * You have ...

HelloFresh

Jr. Sous Chef

Mississauga, ON · On-site

Knowledge of all kitchen stations with a mentality to fill in for and/or assist cooks to ensure ... or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription * High impact work to help feed thousands of families in ...

Luma

Sous Chef - Luma

Toronto, ON · On-site

Our Sous Chefs have a proven track record of cooking in a demanding environment as well as experience in recruiting, training, development and overall management of their cooks. Our Sous Chefs are ...

University of Waterloo

Assistant Chef

Waterloo, ON · On-site

May participate in cooking and teaching demonstrations for staff and students to promote UW Food ... Coverage for other chefs during short term absences. Participate in sustainability initiatives.

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How much do cooking chef jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for cooking chef in Ontario is $44,172.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31,500.00 and $49,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a cooking chef do?

A Cooking Chef is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting meals in restaurants, hotels, or other food establishments. They often design menus, select ingredients, and ensure food quality and safety standards are met. Chefs may also supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory, and maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment. Their role is essential in delivering delicious, visually appealing dishes that satisfy customers. Cooking Chefs often work in fast-paced settings and need strong culinary skills, creativity, and attention to detail.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cooking chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cooking Chef, you need strong culinary skills, a deep understanding of food safety, and often a culinary arts degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, recipe management systems, and inventory software is typically required. Creativity, leadership, and the ability to work under pressure are essential soft skills in this role. These skills ensure high-quality food preparation, efficient kitchen operations, and a positive dining experience for guests.

What are some common challenges cooking chefs face when managing a busy kitchen, and how can they overcome them?

Cooking Chefs often encounter challenges such as coordinating multiple orders during peak hours, maintaining food quality under pressure, and managing a diverse kitchen team. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential for overcoming these challenges. Many chefs implement systems for prep work, delegate tasks efficiently, and foster a collaborative environment to ensure smooth kitchen operations and consistent quality.

What is the difference between Cooking Chef vs Line Cook?

AspectCooking ChefLine Cook
CredentialsCooking certification or culinary degree often preferredBasic culinary training or apprenticeship
Work EnvironmentKitchen, often overseeing kitchen operationsKitchen station, focused on specific dishes
Employer & IndustryRestaurants, hotels, catering servicesRestaurants, food service establishments
Job FocusMenu planning, supervising staff, quality controlPreparing dishes according to recipes and standards

The Cooking Chef typically has more responsibilities, including supervising kitchen staff and managing menus, while a Line Cook focuses on preparing specific dishes. Both roles are essential in culinary operations, but the Cooking Chef often requires more experience and culinary education.

Can I be a cooking chef with no experience?

Becoming a cooking chef typically requires some culinary skills and knowledge, but many entry-level positions are available for those without formal experience. Gaining basic cooking skills, completing culinary courses, or starting as a kitchen assistant can help build the necessary experience to advance in a chef role.

Is 25 too late to become a cooking chef?

Becoming a cooking chef at 25 is not too late, as many chefs start their careers in their twenties or later. Success in the culinary field depends on skills, training, and experience, which can be gained through culinary schools, apprenticeships, or on-the-job training at any age.

What type of cooking chef gets paid the most?

Executive chefs and head chefs typically earn the highest salaries among cooking chefs, especially in fine dining restaurants or luxury hotels. Their compensation reflects leadership responsibilities, extensive experience, and specialized skills, often supplemented by bonuses and profit sharing.
Cooking Chef jobs near you
Infographic showing various Cooking Chef job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, and 37% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $44,172 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Family Chef (Kootenays)

AlgaeCal

Toronto, ON

Full-time

Medical, Dental

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Do you love cooking with farm-fresh ingredients and making people smile with your delicious dishes? Have you watched "Chef's Table" on Netflix until you feel like Lennox Hastie and you are besties?  Are some of your favorite "novels" to curl up with cookbooks?  Do you pity the fools who use store-bought sauces? If that sounds like you, and you'd like to create culinary masterpieces for Canadian entrepreneurs - we've got the opportunity for you!     

Imagine working your chef magic in the heart of BC's Rocky Mountains on a 481 acre regenerative farm near Cranbrook, BC.  

Your kitchen is in a log building ... but this is no trappers cabin!  A full commercial style chef's kitchen attached to the main living quarters will be your nerve-centre.   

Your mission will be to evoke mealtime smiles from your new friends, Viv, Dean and 9lb dog, Booboo!  They're busy business leaders (well, maybe not Booboo) who really need your skills to keep them healthy, nourished and effective.  The ranch serves as AlgaeCal Inc's training and planning centre - so teams of 10 to 25 people will be coming in frequently to work and enjoy good food in beautiful natural surroundings.

The team loves a huge variety of organic, local foods and cooking styles with meat, fish, or foul as the main event.  Speaking of meat, an authentic Brazilian Wood BBQ combined with Argentinian Assada sits in an outdoor kitchen nearby.  And they have a freezer full of elk, deer and wild-caught fish plus they raise their own chickens, ducks and veggies to support you.  

Afterall, your cooking is only as good as the nutrient-dense ingredients you have to work with.  We are what we eat - so you'll become a critical part of the AlgaeCal team.  AlgaeCal is a natural health company, so to be a fit in this role you will genuinely believe in healthy food choices.

Specifics

  • Position available now, or alternatively in March.
  • Provide a variety of styles of cooking for Viv/Dean along with frequent visits from groups of 10-25 AlgaeCal leaders.
  • Cook and clean up for lunches/dinners 5 days per week.
  • On Fridays, prepare extra meals for the weekend.
  • 90% of food is grown on the ranch
  • Butchering and processing game and fish is a big plus.
  • Preserving, pickling, and canning skills are important. If you can make deli meats, sausages and cheeses, even better!
  • Viv hails from Hong Kong, and she loves every Asian food style - but don't worry if you don't have Asian experience.  It's easy to learn!  Dean loves nothing better than simple meats and veggies.

Experience 

  • Must be able to cook several different countries/regions favorite dishes.
  • Believer in whole, organic, regeneratively farmed foods.  Everything will be made from scratch.  We mean everything!
  • Asian cooking experience, BBQ skills, wild game cooking experience is helpful.
  • Butchering and processing game and fish is a big plus.

Salary

Will be above market rate.  Let's discuss this once you show us your skills/experience.

Other Goodies

  • AlgaeCal Acres is 30 minutes from Jaffray, BC and an hour from Cranbrook, so we will provide a vehicle for your work use, or pay by the km to use yours.
  • Full medical/dental benefits package
  • Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use

If this sounds like a position for you, please respond to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter. This is an essential part of your application. We need to make sure you're a good fit for your sake and ours - that's why we'll be paying close attention to your carefully written cover letter. 

Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will be unsuccessful.  

 Please, read carefully:

1. Write a cover letter addressing:

  1. Why you're the best Chef for this role!
  2. What's your favorite style of cooking?
  3. Why did you choose "slaving over a hot stove" as your career?
  4. Describe why you fit perfectly with our values. Read them here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1deCCJZ6tiDiOSlr_W0UdCuM_V_ahzPBs/view

2. Upload your cover letter and resume:

  1. Ensure that your cover letter and resume are saved and sent as one file.

Yes, our hiring process is challenging, but it's our way of selecting the best--and your way of ensuring your AlgaeCal teammates are tops.

Click the "Apply Now" button on this page and upload your cover letter and resume.

***Note: Please include your cover letter WITH your resume in one document. Applications without a cover letter will not be read!***

We are looking to hire as soon as we find the right person, so act quickly, and you can also expect a prompt response.

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