Head chef
Union East + Drinks Gander, Newfoundland
Contract / Freelance
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Catering firm
- Bistro
- Bakery
- Head chef
- 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
- 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
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- 5-10 people
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
- French
- Canadian
- Greek
- Italian cuisine
- Mexican
- International
- Gluten-free
- 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
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
- Criminal record check
- Own transportation
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
- Gloves
- Uniform
- Computer
- Internet access
- Cellular phone
- Equipment
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you live near the job location?
- Early morning
- Evening
- Morning
- Day
- Weekend
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Free parking available
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Salary: $22.00 to $25.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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