specialty foods chef

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent yacht club is looking for a specialty foods chef to maintain high culinary standards. The role involves creating menus, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring food quality. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, along with a cook trade certification. The position offers full-time hours in a fast-paced environment, with benefits including a dental plan and an RRSP. The job is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy, hot environment.
• Dependable and flexible with teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Create new recipes and plan menus to meet quality standards.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Cook Trade Certification or equivalent

Job description

specialty foods chef

Employer: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Location: 3811 Point Grey Road, Vancouver, BC V6R 1B3 (On site)

Salary: CAD 36.60 per hour (40 hours per week)

Employment type: Permanent full‑time (Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night shifts)

Posted on: December 16, 2025

Advertised until: 2026-01-06

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
• Create new recipes and plan menus to meet quality standards
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets, weddings and special functions
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Consult with clients regarding event requirements and menus
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Cook Trade Certification (or equivalent)
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Dependability, flexibility and teamwork
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, noisy, hot environment and stand for extended periods
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Work Conditions

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding; standing, walking, and sitting required
• Combination of standing for extended periods

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Free parking available

Who can apply for this job?

• A Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to ensure its accuracy and reliability but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Advertised until

2026-01-06