corporate chef

Government of Canada - Western; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking an experienced culinary supervisor to lead kitchen operations. The successful candidate will oversee a team of cooks, manage food preparation, and ensure quality in a variety of cuisines including Mediterranean and Turkish. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential for this role. Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and a valid Food Safety Certificate. The position is strictly on-site with no remote work option.

Benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a relevant culinary position.
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of up to 10 cooks.
• Specialized in Mediterranean, Turkish, and Greek cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen workers.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks in preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Remote location
• Catering firm
• Hotel, motel, resort
• Private residence
• School or educational institution/establishment
• Church
• Bakery

Ranks of chefs

• Executive chef
• Pastry chef
• Meat chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• 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
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Greek
• International
• Mediterranean cuisine
• Turkish

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Cold kitchen
• Meat, poultry and game
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
• Chocolate

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is 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

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available