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Church's Chicken; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food service sector is seeking a dedicated kitchen manager to oversee meal preparation and staff training. In this role, you will be responsible for planning menus, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring food quality and safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a team in a dynamic environment, where your culinary skills and leadership will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about food and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and grow your career in the culinary arts.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes.
• Experience in training staff and managing kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Determine food portions, plan menus, and estimate food requirements.
• Train staff in food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Skills

Menu Planning

Staff Training

Supervision

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages
English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
1 to less than 7 months

Work Location
On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities
Tasks

• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Recruit and hire staff
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

Employment Groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Support for Veterans: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Support for mature workers: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Support for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities