Executive Chef, Kluane Lake Research Station

Kluane Lake Research Station, Arctic Institute of North America

Haines Junction, YT
Full Time

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  Restaurant & Hospitality

Duration

Seasonal

Job Level

Senior management

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
The Kluane Lake Research Station in the Arctic Institute of North America is currently seeking a Full-time Temporary (Short Term) Executive Chef for approximately 5 months. As Executive Chef, your key purpose includes responsibility for food preparation and dining services, in a timely manner, for groups of up to 100 participants. The Executive Chef, is responsible for the management of a large kitchen and food service area. This position reports to the Station Manager, Kluane Lake Research Station (KLRS). Under minimal supervision, is responsible for the management of a large kitchen and food service area as Executive Chef. The Executive Chef assumes full responsibility of the kitchen and food service area. You will oversee and co-ordinate all food preparation and food services in the kitchen. You will be responsible for the ordering of food supplies, and you will assume full responsibility for special function assignments. Your duties will also include ensuring the safe, efficient food production and cleanliness for a busy kitchen and dining area. The Arctic Institute is home to the Kluane Lake Research Station (KLRS) which is located 220 km northwest of Whitehorse, Yukon, on the south shore of Kluane Lake, on the traditional lands of the Kluane, Champagne-Ashihik and White River First Nations (Silver City, Yukon, Canada). Position Description Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Duties include: cooking and preparing meals, preparing food trays, cleaning and peeling vegetables, preparing salads, making cookies and laying out materials for bag lunches
• Maintains the cleanliness of all ovens and stoves, floors, refrigeration units, dry cupboards, and overall cleanliness of the kitchen
• Ensures that annual and semi-annual major cleaning and maintenance of all appliances is performed by a professional
• Accountable for ensuring all menus are planned and prioritized appropriately based on requirements
• Accountable for assisting with safe, efficient food production and cleanliness for a busy kitchen and dining area
• Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation
• Solicit guest feedback to improve food and presentation quality and investigate customer complaints
• Works very closely with all staff to coordinate groups booked and special requirements
• Schedules and coordinates the kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct
• Ability to maintain required production with a demonstrable focus on sustainability and minimum wastage
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times
• Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Must be dependable and punctual and able to manage own time and assignments
• In-scope supervision and fully train all kitchen staff
• Assist with the interviewing and selection process for all kitchen staff
• Assume responsibilities in-line with station management for those infrequent times when the station manager is not at KLRS

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Considerable knowledge of the organization and procedures common to the food service industry
• Must have Red Seal Certification and a minimum of 5 years related experience
• Considerable knowledge of purchasing specifications and procedures related to meats, fresh produce, dry stores, supplies and equipment operation
• Considerable knowledge of food storage procedures, food value and nutrition
• Working computer software knowledge such as email, Word, and Excel
• Able to communicate and work well with others in a kind, thoughtful, and respectful manner
• Always be pleasant, polite, respectful, and courteous
• Required to take the WHMIS and Standard First Aid/CPR-C within 6 months of hire if you are not already trained

This position is classified in the Management & Professional Zone Career Band, Level M1 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework. Management and Professional Staff (MaPS) Positions are currently under review as part of the Alberta Labour Relations Board exclusion review process. Visit the HR website for more information.