head chef

Paris Baguette - Beacon Hill; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular café and bakery in Calgary is seeking a skilled cook to join their permanent team. The ideal candidate will prepare and cook meals, supervise kitchen staff, and plan menus to ensure high food quality. They will also assist newcomers and Indigenous community members, providing support and training. A minimum of 3 years of experience is required along with a secondary school graduation certificate. This role offers 30 hours per week in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants.
• Supervise activities of chefs and cooks.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job description

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Café
• Bakery

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• 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
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• 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

Other Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week