chef

Government of Canada - Central; Okotoks; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government institution in Town of Okotoks is seeking a Chef responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, training staff, and maintaining food quality standards. The role requires strong management skills and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Applicants should have a secondary school graduation certificate and be proficient in cooking techniques. This position offers no remote work options and takes place in a restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a cooking/supervisory role.
• Experience in instructing and overseeing cooks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to kitchen staff.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff.

Skills

Supervision

Cooking techniques

Menu planning

Teamwork

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.

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

• Hungarian

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player