kitchen manager

Saulteau First Nations; Chetwynd; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Chetwynd, BC, seeks a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and catering services. This role involves planning nutritious meals, managing staff, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and communicating with community members. The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience in a similar role, strong organizational skills, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Position offers competitive hourly wages and permanent, full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in cooking, catering, or kitchen management.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and oversee meals for internal programs.
• Develop and maintain a rotating lunch menu.
• Ensure food is nutritious and culturally appropriate.
• Manage inventory, food safety, and compliance.
• Schedule, train, and support kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking skills

Catering management

Food safety

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Certificate, Diploma, or Red Seal from a recognized Canadian culinary school

Job description

Overview

The Kitchen Manager / Head Chef at Saulteau First Nations Culture and Recreation Centre oversees all kitchen operations, planning, preparation, and coordination of daily internal catering, daily take-out or dine-in lunch service for community members, and catering rotation for evenings/weekends and events. This role ensures high-quality, efficient, culturally relevant food services while complying with health and safety standards, and provides leadership to kitchen staff and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and oversee meals for internal programs, meetings, and events during regular business hours.
• Develop and maintain a rotating lunch menu for daily public pick-up.
• Ensure food is nutritious, culturally appropriate, and meets dietary needs; maintain portion control, presentation, and service standards.
• Coordinate and oversee the catering rotation list for internal daytime events; supervise catering support for evening programs, weekend events, and facility rentals.
• Manage inventory, food safety, and compliance; order and supervise food, supplies, and equipment; ensure sanitation practices and regulatory compliance.
• Schedule, train, and support part-time or casual kitchen staff; provide guidance and on-the-job training.
• Monitor food costs, meal sales, and kitchen expenses; prepare and submit reports to the Manager of Culture and Recreation.
• Perform other related duties to support Culture and Recreation Centre operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum three years of experience in cooking, catering, or kitchen management; experience supervising staff in a commercial or community kitchen.
• Certificate, Diploma, or Red Seal from a recognized Canadian culinary school is an asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous food practices and community-based programming is an asset.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification; strong understanding of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities; able to lead and support a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods; valid driver\'s license and access to reliable vehicle.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector.

Work Conditions

• Fast-paced kitchen environment with frequent deadlines.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Chetwynd, BC
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $32.58 to $37.46 per hour
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full-time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1

Source: indeed.com

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