chef

Government of Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Burnaby seeks a culinary supervisor to estimate costs, supervise kitchen staff, and plan menus. With a focus on high food quality standards, this role requires a secondary school diploma and at least 2 years of experience in a restaurant setting. The position is exclusively on-site, ensuring hands-on management and staff training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a restaurant setting.
• Ability to prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff.
• Plan menus to meet quality standards.

Skills

Food costing

Menu planning

Supervision

Cooking techniques

Staff training

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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 setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food