Supervising chef

Government of Canada - Western; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health organization in Red Deer, Alberta, seeks an experienced Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The role involves creating recipes, preparing meals, and supervising kitchen staff while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates must have Cook Trade Certification and experience working in fast-paced kitchens. This position requires work to be conducted on-site, with no remote work options. Benefits include dental and health care plans, along with group insurance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a chef in a professional kitchen.
• Relevant trade certificates such as Cook Red Seal Certificate.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment managing kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Create new recipes for events and daily service.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.
• Supervise and manage kitchen staff, ensuring food quality.

Skills

Recipe creation

Supervising kitchen staff

Managing food preparation

Food safety compliance

Education

Cook Trade Certification

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Emergency First Aid and CPR

WHMIS Certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location
• Camp

Ranks of chefs

• Executive chef
• Head chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• French
• Canadian
• Italian cuisine
• Mexican
• Vegetarian
• International

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cereals, grains and pulses
• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)