head chef
Posted on June 23, 2026 by Employer details Doraku
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Restaurant. 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. 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. 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. Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs. Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards. Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks. Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food. Leading/instructing individuals. Supervision: 5-10 people. Cuisine specialties: Japanese cuisine. Food specialties: Fish and seafood. Meat, poultry and game. Stocks, soups and sauces. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Leadership. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Other benefits: Other benefits. Parking available. Travel insurance.- Location 44 Ochterloney St.Dartmouth, NSB2Y 1B9
- Work location On site
- Salary$32.00 to $35.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 60 to 96 hours bi-weekly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3600045
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Restaurant
Ranks of chefs
- Head chef
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- 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
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Leading/instructing individuals
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
- Japanese cuisine
Food specialties
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Other benefits
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-07-14
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