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Mr. Mikes Lacombe; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Lacombe is seeking a permanent Kitchen Manager to oversee operations, prepare meals, and supervise kitchen staff. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience and a secondary school graduation certificate, along with strong client focus and excellent communication skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with flexible shifts including evenings, days, and weekends, and is open to candidates willing to relocate. Group insurance benefits are also included.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a restaurant setting.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and supervise staff.
• Willingness to handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Train staff in preparation and cooking of food.
• Manage inventory and order supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast‑paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Day
• Weekend

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits