head chef

Government of Canada - Western; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Abbotsford seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee food preparation and staff in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include training staff, maintaining records, and ensuring quality standards for South Indian cuisine. Applicants must have 3–5 years of experience in a kitchen and possess a college degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a supervisory role in the kitchen.
• Experience preparing South Indian cuisine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis or for special functions.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking, and handling of food.

Skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Client focus

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• 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 setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• South Indian

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus