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head chef

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Employer details Stella's Circle

Job details

  • LocationSt. John's, NL
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary51,890.75 to 56,099.32 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
  • Day, Night, Weekend, Flexible Hours
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3093580

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

  • Odours
  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

  • Restaurant
  • Cafeteria
  • Catering firm
  • Café
  • Bakery

Ranks of chefs

  • Head chef
  • Chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
  • Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
  • Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
  • 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
  • Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
  • 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

  • 5-10 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

Food specialties

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

Area of work experience

  • Manager

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

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
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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

Long term benefits

  • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities
  • Wellness program

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-10-08

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