chef

Vaticano Cucina; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaticano Cucina in Edmonton is looking for a skilled cook with a Red Seal Certificate to manage food preparation and cooking in a highly dynamic, on-site environment. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant cooking experience, especially in Italian cuisine, and demonstrate flexibility and teamwork.

This role involves managing kitchen staff, estimating food costs, and ensuring high-quality culinary standards for our guests. We seek someone organized and reliable who thrives in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in cooking, especially Italian cuisine.
• Experience in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to staff.
• Create new recipes for the restaurant.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.

Skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Cook Red Seal Certificate

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College/CEGEP

Experience: 5 years or more

On site – work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Formal dining room
• Restaurant
• Large restaurant and hotel

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Credentials

• Cook Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Italian cuisine

Additional information

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player