head chef

Fireside Indian Bar & Restaurant; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Innisfail is looking for a Head Chef to supervise food preparation and manage kitchen operations. Responsibilities include planning menus, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring food quality. Candidates should have secondary school graduation and relevant food safety certificates. Experience is beneficial. This is a permanent, full-time position with a work term of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Safe Food Handling certificate required.
• Food Safety Certificate is a plus.
• Experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.
• Estimate food supply costs.

Skills

Leadership

Experience in food preparation

Food safety knowledge

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Position

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English or French

Hours: 40 hours per week

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting: Restaurant, Rural area

Ranks of chefs: Head chef; Chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Supervision of 5-10 people

Certifications and specialties

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• Cuisine specialties: Canadian, East Indian, International, Gluten-free

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?