chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Chef in San Juan de Terranova. The role involves estimating costs, supervising kitchen staff, and preparing a variety of meals, including East Indian cuisine. Candidates should have at least 7 months of kitchen experience, a secondary school certificate, and strong leadership skills. The position requires work on-site without remote options. The role demands physical stamina and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a kitchen.
• Experience with East Indian cuisine and various food specialties.

Responsibilities

• 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 and cooks.
• Create new recipes.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Chef
• Sous-chef

Responsibilities 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
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• East Indian

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player