chef

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

Job summary

A local government authority in Vernon, BC is seeking a Head Chef. The successful candidate will oversee menu planning, manage kitchen staff, and prepare meals. Candidates must have completed secondary school, hold a Cook Trade Certification, and have 3 to 5 years of culinary experience. This is an on-site position; no remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the culinary field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Estimate supply costs and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook meals for functions.
• Plan menus ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Menu planning

Supervising kitchen staff

Cost analysis

Recipe creation

Food preparation

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