chef

Government of Canada - Central; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Moncton seeks a Head Chef with expertise in sushi preparation. Key responsibilities include managing kitchen staff, planning menus, and ensuring high food quality. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, a secondary school diploma, and a Food Safety Certificate. The position is onsite with no remote work options.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a chef role.
• Experience with supervising kitchen staff and planning menus.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of other chefs and kitchen workers.
• Create and prepare new recipes and specialty foods.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities.

Skills

Sushi preparation techniques

Food Safety

Supervision

Menu planning

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Ranks of chefs

• Sushi chef
• Head chef

Responsibilities Tasks

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

• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Sushi preparation techniques

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer