chef

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

Job summary

A government entity in Lethbridge, Alberta is seeking a skilled kitchen manager to oversee food preparation operations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 3-5 years of experience in a kitchen setting. Responsibilities include supervising chefs and cooks, estimating supplies costs, creating innovative recipes, and training staff in food management. This is an on-site position with no remote work option, offering a dynamic environment focused on excellence in food service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Strong ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Expertise in food preparation and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs for supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen workers.
• Create and develop new recipes.
• Instruct cooks on food preparation and presentation.
• Plan and direct food preparation for restaurants.
• Train staff in cooking and food handling.

Skills

Supervision of kitchen staff

Recipe creation

Food preparation

Training staff

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

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food