Kitchen Lead

Snow Valley Ski Club; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Snow Valley Ski Club in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, coordinate staff and food preparations, and support management in delivering high-quality meals.

Responsibilities include training kitchen staff, monitoring inventory and waste, ensuring safety and sanitation, and delegating tasks to a 3+ person team. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required. Stamina and composure are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced Food Safety Certification.
• Experience leading a team of 3 or more.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Banquet & Catering experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily kitchen operations and supports kitchen staff.
• Coordinates staff and food preparations to ensure quality.
• Monitors inventory and waste management with management support.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards across all tasks.
• Provides training, guidance and ongoing support to kitchen staff.
• Adheres to the Food Services Code of Conduct.
• Ensures break coverage and completes checklists.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisors.

Skills

Stamina

Flexibility

Team leadership

Job description

KITCHEN LEAD

Department: Food Services Position Type: Full-Time Year-Round (32hrs/week)

Position Summary

Oversees the daily kitchen operations and provide support to kitchen staff in delivering high quality food. This position is responsible for coordinating staff and food preparations, monitor inventory and waste management, and maintain safety and sanitation standards. The kitchen lead supports training and development of kitchen staff and works closely with management to maintain a positive, organized and productive kitchen environment.

Specific Accountabilities

• Food preparations (e.g. chopping vegetables, prepping sauces, portioning products, etc.)
• Food is being prepped and cooked in a timely manner
• Proper usage of kitchen appliances and equipment
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and protocols (e.g. cleaning floors, garbage disposal, sanitation)
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with team members and guests
• Preparing an order list and receiving orders on delivery
• Maintain kitchen organizationby effectively delegatingtasks and shiftresponsibilities
• Monitor inventory and waste management with the support of direct management
• Ensure break coverage for staff and that checklists are being completed
• Provide training, guidance and ongoing support to kitchen staff
• Adhere to the Food Services Code of Conduct
• Perform other responsibilities when required as directed by the Food Services Manager, Assistant Manager and/or Supervisor

Skills, Interests & Values

• Stamina, flexibility and self-discipline to work long hours as required
• Ability to remain composed when handling multiple tasks and when faced with unexpected problems and stressful situations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced consumer driven environment and make reasonable decisions quickly

Working Conditions

• Evening, weekend, late-night and holiday shift work
• Ability to work in standing positions for long periods of time
• May lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis
• Safely operate, handle and maintain kitchen appliances and equipment

Qualifications & Requirements

• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Advanced Food Safety Certification
• Experience in leading a team of 3 or more
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Banquet & Catering experience is an asset
• Reliable transportation is required