executive chef

Government of Canada - Western; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the Regional District of Central Okanagan, Kelowna, is seeking a culinary professional to lead kitchen operations. Responsibilities include estimating costs for food supplies, supervising kitchen staff, developing new recipes, and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. This position is on-site only, requiring strong leadership and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis.
• 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.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Lead/instruct individuals.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

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.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• 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
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player