VALOROSO FOODS

Kelowna, BC

VALOROSO FOODS

Kelowna, BC

head chef

Kelowna, BC (view on map)

Posted 15 days ago

Job Description

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:
Education
• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
Work site environment
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
• Cafeteria
• Catering firm
• Bistro
• Café
• Bakery
Ranks of chefs
• Head chef
Tasks
• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• 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
• 1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
• Food Safety Certificate
Cuisine specialties
• Italian cuisine
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
Security and safety
• Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
Experience
• 3 years to less than 5 years
Employment terms options
• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Life insurance
Other benefits
• Free parking available
• Wellness program