chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government facility in British Columbia is looking for a Chef to oversee kitchen operations in a café. The candidate will be responsible for creating recipes, supervising staff, and ensuring food quality. A secondary school diploma and related experience are required. This position does not offer remote work options and demands a fast-paced environment, with extended periods of standing.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to instruct cooks and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Plan menus and ensure quality standards.
• Supervise cooks and prepare meals.

Skills

Demonstration of cooking techniques

Recipe creation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Food Safety 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 setting

• Café

Ranks of chefs

• Chef
• Pastry chef

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Supervision

• Cook (general)

Credentials

• Food Safety Certificate

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Judgement