head chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Saint John; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Saint John, New Brunswick, is seeking a Head Chef to supervise kitchen activities, train staff, and ensure quality food safety. The ideal candidate should have a Safe Food Handling certificate and experience in managing kitchen staff. This role requires someone capable of working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and reliable communication. Gratuities and group insurance benefits are included.

Benefits

Gratuities

Group insurance benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's licence and own vehicle.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of specialist chefs and kitchen workers.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.

Skills

Supervise activities of kitchen workers

Instruct cooks in food preparation

Clean kitchen and work areas

Prepare and cook complete meals

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Time management

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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.

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Bar

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Credentials

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Manager

Additional information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

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

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Time management

Benefits Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits