Lead Cook / Kitchen Supervisor
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.
This is a posting for an existing job vacancy
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and motivated Lead Cook / Kitchen Supervisor to join our culinary team.
The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent culinary skills, strong teamwork, and leadership potential. We are looking for someone who can contribute positively to our kitchen environment and is interested in professional development toward a future Chef Manager position.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and present high-quality meals while maintaining food quality and consistency.
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Support daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient food service.
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Lead and assist kitchen team members during preparation and service.
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Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.
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Assist with inventory, ordering, portion control, and waste management.
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Ensure kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently.
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Work collaboratively with management and the culinary team.
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Support training and development of kitchen staff.
Qualifications
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Strong professional cooking experience and excellent culinary skills.
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Previous experience as a Lead Cook or Kitchen Supervisor is an asset.
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Good communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and take initiative.
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Positive attitude and excellent working relationships with team members.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
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Flexibility to work different shifts as required.
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Willingness to learn and develop management and leadership skills.
Career Development
We are looking for someone who wants to grow within the organization. The successful candidate should be motivated to participate in a structured learning and development pathway toward becoming a Chef Manager.
Our ideal candidate is a strong cook, a dependable team player, and a future culinary leader.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Lead Cook will prepare high-quality meals while maintaining food safety and consistency standards. They are also responsible for supervising kitchen operations, managing inventory, and training staff members.
Requirements
Candidates must possess strong professional cooking experience and excellent culinary skills. Previous experience in a supervisory role is considered an asset, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Culinary skills
- Kitchen supervision
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- Inventory management
- Ordering
- Portion control
- Waste management
- Team leadership
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Training and development
- Food preparation
- Menu presentation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Lead Cook
- Kitchen Supervisor
- Culinary
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Inventory Management
- Portion Control
- Waste Management
- Team Leadership
- Chef Manager
- Food Service
- Professional Development
- Kitchen Operations