chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Whitewood; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Whitewood, Saskatchewan is looking for an experienced chef to supervise kitchen staff, manage food preparation, and maintain quality standards. The ideal candidate must have a college certificate or equivalent experience and at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Benefits include employer-paid training and on-site parking.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Parking available

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant position.
• Must have a college certificate or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Estimate supplies and food costs.
• Maintain food cost records and inventory.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques to staff.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

College, CEGEP or equivalent

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