head chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Executive Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will supervise kitchen staff, create innovative recipes, and ensure that all meals meet high-quality standards. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating culinary techniques while managing food costs and inventory. This position offers a unique opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise and leadership skills, making a significant impact on the dining experience. If you are passionate about food and have a knack for training others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Gratuities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure quality food preparation.
• Plan menus and maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Train staff in cooking techniques and food handling.

Skills

Supervision of kitchen staff

Recipe creation

Cooking techniques

Menu planning

Food quality standards

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Grill

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Fast food

Ranks of chefs

• Executive chef
• Head chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
• Train meat cutters
• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Greek

Food specialties

• Meat, poultry and game

Equipment and machinery experience

• Grill

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)