specialist chef

Duck King; Halifax; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Paid time off (volunteering orpersonal

Other benefits

Job summary

Duck King is hiring a skilled kitchen supervisor to manage daily kitchen operations and lead the culinary team at our Halifax location.

You will develop recipes, train staff, and ensure top-quality dishes while maintaining compliance with allergen handling and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen supervisory experience.
• Eligibility to work in Canada (permanent resident or valid work permit).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervise chefs, cooks and kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes and menus.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking and plating.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.
• Lead and mentor kitchen team.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Staff supervision

Recipe development

Cook instruction

Leadership

Staff training

Menu planning

Quality control

Allergen handling

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Job details

• Salary 32.00 hourly / 35 to 45 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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

Tasks

• 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
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functionsPrepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-22

Duck King

• Accommodation and food services
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• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)