specialist chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Calgary seeks a qualified kitchen supervisor. Responsibilities include demonstrating cooking techniques, supervising kitchen staff, and planning menus. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience, particularly in South Indian, East Indian, vegetarian, and international cuisines, and hold a secondary school graduation certificate.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in South Indian, East Indian, vegetarian, and international cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to cooking staff.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks.
• Prepare and cook meals, including for special guests.
• Supervise kitchen staff and plan menus.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

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 setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• 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 menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Experience and specialization

• South Indian
• East Indian
• Vegetarian
• International

Additional information

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

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player