chef

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

Job summary

A national government body in Vernon is seeking an experienced head chef. The role includes estimating food costs, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring the quality of meals prepared. Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate, Cook Trade Certification, and a Food Safety Certificate, along with 3 to 5 years of experience in a kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a head chef or in a culinary leadership role.
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience overall in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to maintain food records and manage kitchen inventory.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking skills

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Supervision

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Cook Trade Certification

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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 setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Head 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


• Create new recipes


• 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

Credentials

• Cook Trade Certification


• Food Safety Certificate