assistant chef

Government of Canada - Western; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking a skilled Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in international and Filipino cuisine, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage a team effectively. Responsibilities include menu planning, supervising staff, and ensuring food quality standards are met. This position requires working in a fast-paced environment with physical demands. Benefits include free parking and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Free parking available

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years experience required.
• Experience in international and Filipino cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook meals for events.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Cook Trade Certification

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Tools

Tools

Uniform

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• International
• Filipino cuisine

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Uniform

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits