head chef

Government of Canada - Central; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Dartmouth seeks a skilled Kitchen Supervisor to manage kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality food preparation. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, a secondary school certificate, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment without remote options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and managing operations.
• Ability to prepare specialty foods for diverse dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food costs and inventory records.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook meals for regular service and special events.

Skills

Supervision of kitchen staff

Food preparation

Menu planning

Organizational skills

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

• 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