head chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is looking for a skilled kitchen supervisor. The role involves managing kitchen operations, preparing and cooking food, and supervising staff. Applicants must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. This position requires on-site work, ensuring high-quality standards in food preparation.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Organized

Reliability

Team player

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

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Manage kitchen operations

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player