chef

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

Job summary

A government agency in Kamloops is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor to manage food preparation and kitchen staff. The role requires a high school education and 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position. The supervisor will oversee kitchen operations, estimate costs, and ensure the quality of dishes. This is an on-site position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Ability to demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment.
• Proficient in analyzing operating costs and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, and inventory.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff in cooking and food handling.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Supervision

Recipe creation

Cost analysis

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.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• 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
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food