chef

Government of Canada - Central; Regina; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, estimating food supplies costs, and creating new recipes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience of 3-5 years in a restaurant, and a Food Safety Certificate. The position requires on-site work only and offers benefits such as dental and health care plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a restaurant or kitchen setting.
• Experience in Mexican cuisine preferred.
• Ability to train and supervise a team.

Responsibilities

• Estimate food costs and maintain records.
• Supervise kitchen staff and activities.
• Create new recipes and prepare specialty foods.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work arrangement

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

Work site environment

• Hot

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Bar

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

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
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• 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 staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Credentials

• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Mexican

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces

Area of work experience

• Manager

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)