executive chef
- Cochrane, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Health benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Hotel, motel, resort
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
- 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
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Recruit and hire staff
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Schedule staff
- Manage kitchen operations
- Co-ordinate work activities with other departments
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
- Determine the size of food portions and costs
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cook Red Seal Certificate
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Leadership
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Bonus
- Gratuities
- Other benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage daily kitchen operations, including menu planning, recipe development, food preparation, quality standards, food costs, and inventory. Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff, and coordinate kitchen activities with other departments.
Requirements
Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program, at least five years of experience, and a Cook Red Seal Certificate. The role also requires leadership, organization, reliability, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Skills
- Kitchen Operations Management
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Food Preparation and Cooking
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Staff Recruitment and Hiring
- Staff Training
- Staff Scheduling
- Food Quality Standards
- Food Allergy Accommodation
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organization
- Reliability
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Disability Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Bonus
- Gratuities
- Other Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Executive Chef
- Hotel
- Motel
- Resort
- Cook Red Seal Certificate
- Kitchen Operations
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Food Presentation
- Banquets
- Food Cost Management
- Inventory Management
- Food Quality Standards
- Food Allergies
- Staff Recruitment
- Staff Training
- Staff Scheduling
- Kitchen Supervision
- Portion Control
- Food Safety
- Leadership
- Cochrane, Alberta