executive chef

Eagle River Casino & Travel Plaza; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality business in Division No. 13, Whitecourt is seeking an experienced individual to supervise kitchen operations. Key responsibilities include estimating food costs, planning meals, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality standards. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and experience in a fast-paced environment. Health benefits are provided, including dental and vision care.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of kitchen workers.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities.
• Consult with clients regarding events.
• Recruit and hire kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 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
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits