head chef

Thai Ivory Cuisine; Bedford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Bedford, Nova Scotia, is seeking an experienced head chef to supervise kitchen operations and staff, manage food costs, and create menu items emphasizing Thai cuisine. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of culinary experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role includes various kitchen duties and training staff to prepare quality dishes.

Benefits

Free parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a chef role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Thai cuisine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and operations.
• Estimate costs and maintain food inventory.
• Create and plan menus while ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Supervision of kitchen staff

Recipe creation

Menu planning

Food cost management

Attention to detail

Education

1-2 years culinary program or equivalent experience

Job description

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Wet / damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Cold / refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef
• Chef
• Sous-chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Cuisine specialties

• Thai

Food specialties

• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

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

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Uniform

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers