head chef

Government of Canada - Western; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government organization in Kelowna seeks a candidate to supervise kitchen staff and demonstrate cooking techniques. Responsibilities include preparing foods, creating recipes, and ensuring meal quality. Experience in Vietnamese cuisine is preferable. This position requires on-site work without remote options and does not mandate formal educational credentials.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Experience in Vietnamese cuisine.
• No degree, certificate or diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• 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.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards

Experience and specialization

• Vietnamese cuisine