chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a skilled Sushi Chef in Kelowna to oversee food preparation and manage kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in sushi techniques, manage a small team, and ensure high-quality food standards. This full-time position requires working on-site, with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in culinary or sushi preparation.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook food regularly or for special functions.

Skills

Sushi preparation techniques

Japanese cuisine

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

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.

Ranks of chefs

• Sushi chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• 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
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Japanese cuisine

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling