chef

Employment and Social Development Canada; Vancouver; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Chef to supervise kitchen operations. The position requires creating menus, preparing specialty foods, and training staff in food preparation while ensuring high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of relevant experience, along with strong leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Secondary school diploma required.
• Experience in preparing seafood is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen activities and staff of 16-20 people.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking.
• Estimate costs and manage food inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Organized

Flexibility

Team player

Reliability

Initiative

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Salary 30.00 to 35.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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

• 16-20 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Experience and specialization

• Fish and seafood

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-07-27

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