head chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Canada seeks a Kitchen Manager in Campbell River. This role involves supervision of kitchen staff, preparation of meals, and management of food costs. Ideal candidates have secondary education and relevant experience, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• 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.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate


• or equivalent experience

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


• 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


• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets


• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods


• Requisition food and kitchen supplies


• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs


• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards


• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment


• Work under pressure


• Handling heavy loads


• Physically demanding


• Attention to detail


• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership


• Dependability


• Efficient interpersonal skills


• Excellent oral communication


• Flexibility


• Organized


• Reliability


• Team player