Assistant to the Chef at MHHS

Peace Wapiti Public School Division; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public school division in Medicine Hat is seeking an Assistant to the Chef to support culinary operations. This role involves supervison of kitchen staff and mentoring students while maintaining health and safety standards. Candidates should have a background in food service and possess excellent people skills to foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen and culinary is essential.
• Comfortable mentoring high school students with diverse learning needs.
• Flexible schedule to meet school demands.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and student workers during service.
• Assist in creating daily menus and specials.
• Ensure a supportive and clean kitchen environment.

Skills

Mentoring

Kitchen Operations

Organization

People Skills

Education

Background in food service or hospitality

Alberta Section 31 Food Service and Hygiene course

Job description

Medicine Hat Public School Division Assistant to Chef – Medicine Hat High School

Culinary Program

Position Overview

Medicine Hat High School (Grades 10–12) is hiring a proactive Assistant to the Chef to support culinary operations. Experience in kitchen and culinary is ESSENTIAL, There will also be student development, and mentorship. This position works directly alongside Chef Jamie Moore, Head of Food Services, and includes working with students with diverse learning needs who are gaining experience in the workplace, RAP students, and volunteer work experience students earning credits toward graduation.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and close the kitchen in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and student workers during breakfast and lunch service.
• Assist in creating and executing daily menus and specials.
• Support the mentorship and training of students with diverse learning needs who are gaining experience in the workplace, RAP students, and volunteer work experience students.
• Ensure a supportive, clean, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Assist with school catering and event services as needed.
• Collaborate with Crescent Heights High School when cross-campus support is required.
  
  

Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants with the following Qualifications:

• Background in food service or hospitality required (no certification required).
• Comfortable mentoring high school students with a variety of learning needs.
• Organized and proactive in menu planning and kitchen flow.
• Able to support and train RAP and volunteer student staff effectively.
• Flexible schedule to meet school demands and special functions.
• Alberta Section 31 Food Service and Hygiene course complete or in progress.
• Understanding of food allergies and modified diets.
• Excellent people skills
  
  

Qualified candidates are invited to apply. All employees of Medicine Hat Public School Division require a recent criminal record check including a vulnerable sector check.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Jamie Moore at

Please submit your application online through Apply to Education no later than noon, Thursday June

12. We thank all applicants for their interest in Medicine Hat Public School Division; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.