chef de cuisine

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

Job summary

A local government agency in Wawa is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor to oversee food preparation and service at multiple dining venues. Responsibilities include training staff, managing inventory, and ensuring high-quality meal preparation. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience in the culinary field. This is an on-site position offering a fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

Additional benefits offered

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and train team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques to staff.
• Create new recipes and prepare meals.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school graduation certificate or equivalent

Cook Trade Certification

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• 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 site environment

• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Formal dining room
• Staff accommodation available
• Restaurant
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Resort
• Hotel, motel, resort

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef
• Chef
• Sauce chef
• Pastry chef
• Meat chef
• Fish chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• Greek
• Italian cuisine
• European
• International
• Croatian
• Portuguese
• Gluten-free
• Mediterranean cuisine

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits Other benefits

• Other benefits