Head chef

Global Pathway Education & Immigration Services PVT LTD; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary arts company is seeking a Head Chef in Vancouver to create recipes, supervise kitchen staff, and manage food preparation for various events. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in a similar role and must hold a secondary school graduation certificate and Cook Trade Certification. This position involves consulting with clients and ensuring that food quality meets standards while managing food costs effectively.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a head chef.
• Ability to create new recipes and train cooks.
• Knowledge of food cost management.

Responsibilities

• Create new recipes and train cooking staff.
• Prepare meals and specialty dishes for events.
• Consult with clients regarding catering needs.

Skills

Recipe creation

Food presentation and garnishing

Menu planning

Supervising kitchen staff

Consultation with clients

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Cook Trade Certification

Job description

Position

Head chef

Location

2808-2818 Cambie Street Vancouver, BC V5Z 2V5

Responsibilities

• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Certificates

Cook Trade Certification

Ranks of chefs

Head chef

Food Specialties

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