chef

Government of Canada - Western; District of North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in North Vancouver is looking for a skilled kitchen supervisor. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of experience in a restaurant setting. Responsibilities include maintaining food records, supervising kitchen staff, creating recipes, and training employees. The work is conducted on-site only, in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and strong communication skills. This role offers a dynamic opportunity for those passionate about food and culinary arts.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• 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.
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Team player

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 site environment

• Odours
• Hot

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• 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
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player