pastry chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Sherwood Park, Alberta seeks a skilled cook. The role involves supervising kitchen staff, planning food preparation, and developing recipes while ensuring food quality. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 3 years in a culinary environment. This position requires work on-site with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a culinary or kitchen environment.
• Proven ability to supervise kitchen staff and coordinate food preparation.
• Knowledge of new cooking techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities.

Skills

Cooking techniques and skills

Supervision skills

Recipe development

Food preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants

Experience and specialization

• Bakery goods and desserts