chef

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

Job summary

A government agency in Canada seeks an experienced Chef for their Oliver location. The role involves supervising kitchen staff, creating new recipes, and maintaining food quality standards. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience. Benefits include gratuities and free parking.

Benefits

Gratuities

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience as a Chef.
• Ability to supervise a team of 5-10 kitchen staff.
• Experience in preparing South Indian, East Indian, and European cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Supervise activities of cooks and kitchen staff.
• Create new recipes and plan menu items.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Food Safety Certificate

Safe Food Handling certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Panjabi

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

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
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• South Indian
• East Indian
• European
• Vegetarian
• International
• West Indian

Food specialties

• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits