head chef

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

Job summary

A government organization in Campbell River is seeking a skilled Kitchen Supervisor to manage food preparation and kitchen staff. This role involves menu planning, supervising cooking staff, and ensuring food quality standards are met. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of relevant experience. The position is on-site and physically demanding, requiring effective leadership and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years experience in a related field.

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 equipment to staff.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff.
• Create new recipes.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for events.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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