Chef - Menu Creation, Cost Control & Kitchen Leadership

Government of Canada - Western; Valemount; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Valemount, British Columbia, is seeking a cook to manage kitchen operations. Responsibilities include estimating food costs, supervising kitchen staff, planning menus, and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 3-5 years of relevant experience in food service management. This position requires working on-site; remote work is not an option. Join this role to contribute to efficient kitchen operations and staff training.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in food service management.
• Ability to maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• 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 menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Estimation of food costs

Supervisory skills

Menu planning

Staff training

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

A government organization in Valemount, British Columbia, is seeking a cook to manage kitchen operations. Responsibilities include estimating food costs, supervising kitchen staff, planning menus, and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 3-5 years of relevant experience in food service management. This position requires working on-site; remote work is not an option. Join this role to contribute to efficient kitchen operations and staff training.