chef

Chuan Xiang Hui Food Ltd.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Chinese restaurant in Metro Vancouver is looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen staff and manage food preparation processes. Ideal candidates will have 3 to 5 years of experience and strong skills in supervising and training kitchen staff, alongside a passion for Szechuan cuisine. This full-time permanent role requires working in a fast-paced environment with an attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in supervising kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff and chefs.
• Create new recipes and prepare specialty foods.

Skills

Demonstrate new cooking techniques

Supervision of kitchen staff

Menu planning

Train staff

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Cuisine specialties

• Szechuan

Food specialties

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

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years