chef

Government of Canada - Western; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Edmonton is seeking an experienced culinary supervisor to oversee food preparation and staff in a restaurant setting. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of culinary experience and must be proficient in estimating food costs, training kitchen staff, and planning menus to meet quality standards. This role requires working on site without remote options.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years experience in a culinary setting.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and coordinate food preparation.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.

Skills

Food cost estimation

Labor cost estimation

Recipe creation

Menu planning

Supervision

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people