specialist chef

Government of Canada - Western; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to manage operations in a fast-paced environment. The role requires creating and supervising culinary processes along with training staff. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and a high school diploma, with specialization in Greek cuisine preferred. This position is strictly on-site in Calgary, Alberta.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant culinary role.
• Experience in supervising kitchen staff and managing food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of chefs and kitchen staff.
• Create and test new recipes.
• Train staff on food preparation and cooking techniques.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Client focus

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen suppliesPlan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• 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

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Cook (general)

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Greek

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Judgement