Chef

Sundog Adventures; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation available

Job summary

Sundog Adventures in Yellowknife is seeking an experienced chef to lead kitchen operations in a busy restaurant/bistro setting. You will supervise cooks and staff, plan menus, and prepare meals for events and everyday service.

Qualifications include 2–3 years in a culinary role and relevant certificates in food handling and safety. Willing to relocate and staff accommodation are available, with a fast-paced environment and diverse menus.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a culinary role.
• Education: other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent training.
• Cook Trade Certification or Red Seal preferred, along with food-safety certificates.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks and kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes and menu items.
• Instruct cooks on preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation.
• Prepare meals for events such as banquets.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.
• Prepare dishes for special guests or functions.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Consult with clients regarding weddings and banquets.
• Plan menus and ensure quality standards.
• Cook for customers with allergies or intolerances.
• Oversee sous-chefs and other cooks.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Time management

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Cook Trade Certification

Safe Food Handling certificate

Cook Red Seal Certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• Culinary arts/chef training

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Restaurant
• Willing to relocate
• Bistro
• Café
• Bakery

Ranks of chefs

• Chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Food safety/handling skills

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations