chef

Government of Canada - Western; Peachland; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency located in Peachland, British Columbia, is seeking a skilled chef with over 5 years of experience. The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to instruct kitchen staff. Responsibilities include menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring hygiene standards. Note that this position is on-site only, meaning remote work is not an option.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• 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.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
• Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Organization

Reliability

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

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
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations

Personal Suitability

• Leadership
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player