chef

Government of Canada - Western; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Victoria is looking for an experienced cook to supervise kitchen staff, prepare meals, and manage food inventory. Candidates should have a secondary education and 1 to 2 years of experience. This role requires working on-site with no remote options. The ideal applicant will excel in food preparation and menu planning.

Qualifications

• Must possess a secondary education or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.
• Supervise kitchen staff and instruct cooks.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Supervision

Inventory management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate


• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory


• Analyze operating costs and other data


• 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


• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions


• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards


• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food