chef

Government of Canada - Western; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Ponoka, Alberta, seeks a qualified individual for food preparation duties. This role requires candidates to estimate costs, maintain food-related records, and train staff in cooking techniques. A secondary school graduation certificate and prior experience of at least 3 years are required. Note that this is an on-site position without remote work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant food preparation role.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking, and handling of food.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

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
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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 food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability