Specialty foods chef

Kibbi; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Job summary

Kibbi in Vancouver is seeking an experienced head chef to lead a dynamic kitchen in a fast-paced restaurant environment. You will oversee meal preparation, menu creation, and staff training, ensuring quality and consistency across all dishes.

Responsibilities include planning menus for events, managing food costs, and coordinating with clients for weddings and banquets. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a culinary role.
• Food Safety Certificate is required.
• Ability to lead and train staff in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience with weddings, banquets and special events is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Create new recipes and plan menus for events.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare meals for events such as banquets and for special guests.
• Lead and train kitchen staff to ensure quality and timing.
• Coordinate equipment purchases and repairs as needed.
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Hot

WORK SETTING

• Restaurant
• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

RANKS OF CHEFS

• Head chef

TASKS

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• 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

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Food Safety Certificate

CUISINE SPECIALTIES

• South Indian
• East Indian
• Vegetarian
• Halal

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning
• Evening

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week

SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

SUPPORT FOR VETERANS

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

SUPPORT FOR MATURE WORKERS

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

SUPPORTS FOR VISIBLE MINORITIES

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities