Government of Canada - Western

head chef


Pay35.00 / hour
LocationKelowna/British Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44628080

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • No degree, certificate or diploma

      Experience

      1 year to less than 2 years

      On site

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

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      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
      • Estimate labour costs
      • Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
      • Analyze operating costs and other data
      • 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
      • Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
      • Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
      • 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
      • Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
      • Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
      • Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
      • Recruit and hire staff
      • Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
      • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
      • Leading/instructing individuals

      Supervision

      • Working groups

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

      Experience and specialization

      Cuisine specialties

      • Canadian
      • Italian cuisine
      • International

      Food specialties

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

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Medical exam
      • Criminal record check

      Transportation/travel information

      • 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
      • Bending, crouching, kneeling

      Own tools/equipment

      • Gloves
      • Uniform
      • Computer
      • Internet access
      • Cellular phone

      Personal suitability

      • Leadership
      • Dependability
      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Flexibility
      • Initiative
      • Organized
      • Reliability
      • Team player

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Disability benefits
      • Health care plan
      • Vision care benefits

      Financial benefits

      • Group insurance benefits
      • Life insurance

      Long term benefits

      • Long-term care insurance

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • Other benefits
  • About the company

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