Head chef

Kibbi; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Vancouver is seeking an experienced cook to join our kitchen team. You will lead and train staff, plan menus, create new recipes, and ensure high standards of quality and cost control for Japanese seafood dishes.

The role requires 3–5 years of kitchen experience, a secondary school graduation certificate, and fluent English. This is a full-time, permanent position with 30–40 hours per week in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen/cook experience.
• Experience in a kitchen environment; 3–5 years preferred.
• English language required for work.

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, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Lead and train kitchen staff

Skills

Food cost estimation

Menu planning

Staff supervision

Recipe creation

Training staff

Quality standards

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

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
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

CUISINE SPECIALTIES

• Japanese cuisine

FOOD SPECIALTIES

• Fish and seafood
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week