specialty foods chef

Government of Canada - Western; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional governmental body in Burnaby seeks a culinary instructor to demonstrate cooking techniques, create recipes, and supervise kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and experience in food preparation, particularly in Korean cuisine. Responsibilities include planning menus, supervising, and instructing cooks to ensure high-quality meals are served. This role requires on-site work with no remote options.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a cooking or culinary role.
• Ability to demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff.
• Experience creating new recipes and planning menus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks.
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure meal quality.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Recipe creation

Instruction of staff

Supervision of kitchen staff

Food presentation

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.

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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 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

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Korean