meat, poultry and fish chef

Government of Canada - Western; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary organization seeks a Meat Chef in Vancouver. The successful candidate will demonstrate culinary techniques, supervise staff, and prepare specialty dishes for various events. A minimum of 3 years of experience is required, along with a secondary school graduation certificate. This role is in a fast-paced restaurant environment with a focus on Mediterranean and Greek cuisines, offering health benefits and a supportive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a relevant cooking role.
• Familiarity with Greek, Mediterranean, and Turkish cuisines.
• Ability to supervise and manage a team of cooks.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for events like banquets.
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs and cooks.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Ranks of chefs

• Meat chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• 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
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Greek
• Mediterranean cuisine
• Turkish

Food specialties

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available