Job Description

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

Design new and existing menus, ensuring variety, quality, and creativity while considering ingredient availability and cost. Supervise daily kitchen operations, oversight of food preparation, cooking, and plating. Recruit, hire, train, and manage kitchen staff, creating a collaborative and efficient work environment. Control and manage food inventory, order supplies, and maintain relationships with vendors. Ensure all food meets the highest quality, presentation, and safety standards. Kitchen meets the food safety and quality control audit. Manage food and labor costs to ensure profitability. Arrange for equipment purchases, repairs, and general kitchen maintenance.

Essential Skills:

Leadership and management Creativity Attention to detail Strong culinary skills Ability to work under pressure Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Excellent organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Experience, Training/Education and Certifications:

High school diploma. Red Seal Certification and/or graduation from a Commercial Cooking or Culinary Arts Program from a recognized college or institution and/or a 1-(One) Year Certificate in Commercial Cooking or equivalent combination of culinary experience and/or training. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of quantity food production and possesses 1-3 years' experience in quantity food production. Minimum of 3 years of leadership, management, and/or supervisory experience in a kitchen or food service environment. Previous experience working as a Cook in the field of seniors' living/care is preferred. Current First Aid and CPR certification. Knowledge of WHMIS and the importance of complying with same.

Required Documentation Prior to Start:

Code of Conduct with the Vulnerable Sector Check - 6 Months valid Minimum of three references Current First Aid & CPR
Job Type: Casual

Benefits:

Company events On-site gym On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

St. John's, NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (preferred) First Aid Certification (required) Code of Conduct - Vulnerability within the past 6 months? (required)
Work Location: In person