pastry chef

Guru Nanak Bakery; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure food quality and safety standards are maintained. You will play a key role in menu planning, training kitchen staff, and managing food costs, making this a critical position in delivering excellent service. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a supervisory role in a kitchen environment and be passionate about food preparation and service.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to supervise and instruct cooks.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen staff.
• Maintain records of food costs and inventory.
• Recruit and hire staff while planning menus.

Skills

Supervision

Food Quality Standards

Menu Planning

Training

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Work conditions and physical capabilities