chef

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

Job summary

A government institution in Prince George is seeking a skilled Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The role requires 2-3 years of culinary experience and includes responsibilities such as estimating food costs, supervising kitchen staff, and planning menus. Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and exhibit personal suitability traits such as flexibility and reliability. Work is strictly on-site, ensuring high-quality food preparation meets client needs.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience as a chef or in a similar culinary role.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants.

Skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Recruit and hire staffSupervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

• Cuisine specialties: Canadian

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player