head chef

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

Job summary

A government organization in Canada seeks a Cooking Instructor to demonstrate cooking techniques, create recipes, and manage food preparation for events. Candidates must have expertise in Vietnamese cuisine and experience supervising kitchen staff. This role requires working on-site with no remote options.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Vietnamese cooking.
• Able to instruct and supervise cooking staff.
• Experience with complete meal preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques.
• Create new recipes for various events.
• Instruct kitchen staff in cooking methods.
• Prepare meals for events like banquets.
• Supervise kitchen staff and manage operations.
• Ensure food quality standards are met.

Skills

Demonstrating cooking techniques

Creating recipes

Instructing cooks

Preparing meals

Supervising kitchen staff

Planning menus

Ensuring food quality

Vietnamese cuisine expertise

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