head chef

Government of Canada - Western; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Canada - Western in Sherwood Park, AB is seeking a head chef responsible for leading kitchen operations in a formal dining and catering environment.

You will supervise cooks, plan menus, create recipes, recruit staff, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position with variable shifts including mornings and evenings.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience and an other trades certificate or diploma; English is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure quality.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks and kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

head chef

Job details

• Location Sherwood Park , AB T8A 4W2
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 37.50 HOUR hourly / 32 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, On call, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3666136

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

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 site environment

• Odours

Work setting

• Formal dining room
• Restaurant
• Catering firm
• Resort

Ranks of chefs

• Head chef
• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-21