head chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Cache Creek; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Canada is seeking a qualified candidate to supervise kitchen staff and manage food preparation. The ideal candidate should have a secondary school graduation certificate and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include estimating supply costs, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring food quality standards. This role requires working on-site in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Initiative

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
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player