head chef

Government of Canada - Central; Port Dover; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Port Dover is seeking an experienced Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The role involves supervising staff, managing food costs, and preparing a variety of dishes, ensuring high standards are met. Ideal candidates will hold a Cook Red Seal Certificate and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. This position requires on-site work only.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Proficient in managing food costs, inventory, and kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff, including chefs and cooks.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Record keeping

Customer service

Education

Cook Red Seal Certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: 5 years or more

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Responsibilities

• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Credentials

• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Cuisine specialties: Canadian

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player