chef

Government of Canada - Western; Clearwater; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Clearwater, British Columbia, is seeking a skilled culinary supervisor to oversee kitchen staff and prepare meals in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintaining food records, instructing staff, and ensuring high quality of meals. This position requires working on-site with no remote options and offers benefits such as a health care plan.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar cooking or supervisory role.
• Experience working in restaurant or bar settings preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques to kitchen staff.
• Instruct cooks in food preparation and presentation.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for events like banquets.
• Supervise kitchen staff effectively.

Skills

Culinary skills

Supervisory skills

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Bar

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

• International

Additional information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health care plan