head chef

Monte Creek Winery; Monte Creek; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, creating innovative recipes, and ensuring high-quality food standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary arts and experience in a fast-paced environment. Join a vibrant team where your leadership and culinary skills will shine, and contribute to memorable dining experiences for guests. If you are passionate about food and thrive under pressure, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Life insurance

Gratuities

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Safe Food Handling certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain food quality standards.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks in food preparation.
• Estimate labor costs and manage food inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Cooking tools

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Hot
  
  

Work setting

• Restaurant
  
  

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
  
  

Supervision

• 3-4 people
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
  
  

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Life insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available