head chef

Gaston's Catering; Moncton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Moncton is seeking a head chef to oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure high-quality food preparation for various events. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for events.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

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