head chef

Birch Grove Restaurant & Take out; Saint George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dining establishment in Saint George is seeking a Cook to join their team. The role involves demonstrating cooking techniques, creating new recipes, and supervising kitchen staff. Candidates should have a secondary school education and 2-3 years of cooking experience. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a cooking role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to cooking staff.
• Create new recipes and plan menus.
• Instruct cooks in food preparation, cooking, and presentation.

Skills

Demonstrate new cooking techniques

Create new recipes

Instruct cooks

Supervise kitchen staff

Plan menus

Train staff

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• International

Food specialties

• Cold kitchen
• 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
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player