head chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Innisfail, Alberta, is seeking an experienced chef to supervise kitchen operations and maintain high food quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong cooking skills and food safety certifications. Responsibilities include menu planning, training kitchen staff, and creating specialty dishes. This position requires on-site work with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is an asset.
• Ability to supervise up to 10 kitchen staff.
• Strong understanding of food safety and handling standards.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage food supply costs.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in food preparation.
• Create and prepare menus for diverse clientele.

Skills

Estimating costs

Supervising kitchen staff

Preparing specialty foods

Demonstrating cooking techniques

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

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

• 5-10 people

Credentials

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Canadian
• East Indian
• International
• Gluten-free