head chef

Government of Canada - Western; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Edmonton is seeking an experienced food service supervisor to oversee cooking and food preparation across multiple restaurants. The candidate should have strong leadership skills and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include estimating costs, planning menus, and supervising staff. This is an on-site position with no remote work option. Benefits include group insurance.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in food preparation or cooking.
• Strong leadership skills to supervise kitchen staff.
• Ability to plan and direct food activities across multiple establishments.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Estimate labour costs.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.

Skills

Cooking

Menu planning

Staff supervision

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 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
• Estimate labour costs
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Benefits

• Group insurance benefits