chef

Government of Canada - Western; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Vancouver is looking for a culinary leader to oversee food preparation and cooking activities. You will ensure quality standards, manage inventory, and train staff. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in the culinary field and must work on-site with no remote options. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

Work arrangement

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

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• 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
• Leading/instructing individuals

Additional information

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player