assistant chef

EightSix Network; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in British Columbia is seeking an experienced Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and a Food Safety Certificate, along with 2-3 years of experience in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include supervising staff, planning menus, and ensuring high-quality food preparation for various events.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Food Safety Certificate required.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organization

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Tools

Uniform

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
• Wet / damp
• Cold / refrigerated

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading / instructing individuals

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate
• International
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Uniform

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?