executive chef

Government of Canada - Western; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking a skilled Cook to join their team in a fast-paced restaurant setting. The role involves supervising kitchen staff, preparing meals, and ensuring food quality standards are met. Candidates must possess a Cook Trade Certification and have at least 5 years of experience in cooking, with a focus on special events.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in a cooking role.
• Cook Trade Certification and Safe Food Handling certificate required.
• Experience in special events is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff including chefs and cooks.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Cook Trade Certification

Safe Food Handling certificate

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Remote location
• Golf course

Responsibilities Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization Area of work experience

• Special events

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player