- Protected Food Handling certificate
- Vegetarian
- Cold kitchen

Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Other trades certificate or diploma
- 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

- Noisy
- Odours
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

- Restaurant
- Rural area
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Central food commissary
- Cafeteria
- Catering firm
- Fast food

Ranks of chefs

- Executive chef
- Sous-chef
- Chef de partie

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
- 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

- More than 20 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Cook Trade Certification
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate





Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

- French
- Canadian
- German cuisine
- European
- Vegetarian
- International
- Gluten-free
- Vegan

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
- Chocolate

Area of work experience

- Manager

Specialization or experience

- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

- Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Quick-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

Weight handling

- Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- As per collective agreement
- Gratuities
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan

Other Benefits

- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- On-site recreation and activities
- Other benefits
- Wellness program

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for Veterans

- Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Supports for visible minorities

- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

📌 executive chef (Grande Prairie)
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📍 Grande Prairie