Head chef

Global Pathway Education & Immigration Services PVT LTD; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Pathway Education & Immigration Services PVT LTD is seeking a Head Chef for our kitchen in Leduc, Alberta. You will oversee menu planning, cost control, and ensure top-quality meals for events and daily service.

You will lead a team of chefs and cooks, train staff, and collaborate with clients on weddings and banquets to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role demands strong leadership and extensive culinary expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a chef or head chef.
• Education: College/CEGEP.
• Experience leading kitchen teams and event catering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, usage, sales and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to kitchen staff.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking and presentation of food.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• 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.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions.
• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Lead and instruct individuals.

Skills

Cost control

Menu planning

Staff training

Leadership

Event catering

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Head chef

Location: Leduc, AB

Responsibilities

• 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
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Lead and instruct individuals

Experience

5 years or more

Education

College/CEGEP

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef
• Chef
• Pastry chef
• Meat chef

Cuisine specialties

Bakery goods and desserts, Meat, poultry and game