head chef

Government of Canada - Central; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Prince Edward Island is seeking a seasoned food service manager. The successful candidate will oversee kitchen operations, create menus, and ensure high-quality food preparation. Responsibilities also include managing staff, maintaining inventory, and working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a secondary school graduation certificate. This role demands strong leadership along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation and cooking.
• Prepare and cook food regularly or for special functions.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Consult with clients regarding events.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs and cooks.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• 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 suppliesArrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Experience and specialization

• Italian cuisine
• Vegetarian
• Gluten-free
• Mediterranean cuisine

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demandingAttention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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