chef

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

Job summary

A government entity in Canada is seeking an experienced chef to supervise kitchen staff and manage food quality. Candidates must have a college-level education or equivalent experience and at least 2 years in a similar role. The position involves estimating supplies, planning menus, and training staff in cooking techniques. This on-site role does not offer remote options and includes benefits like paid training and parking availability.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Parking available

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Capability to supervise a team of 11-15 people.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Rural area

Ranks of chefs

• Executive chef
• Head chef

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
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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 meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• 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
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized

Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available