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Government of Canada - Atlantic; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to manage food operations. The role involves supervising kitchen staff, preparing and cooking meals, and ensuring food safety. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This position is on-site with no remote work options available.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Dependability

Efficiency

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organization

Reliability

Team player

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• 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
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player