Head Chef - Halifax, Canada - Kids & Company

Kids & Company

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for all the cooking, baking and food preparation for delivery to daycare centres on a daytoday basis.
Ensure safe food storage and disposal; includes taking daily logs of food temperature and refrigerator/freezer temperatures.
In addition to regular food production schedule, chef is responsible for preparing special meals and snacks for all allergen children, vegetarians and any other special dietary needs.
Ensure the accuracy and updated list of allergen children every month.
Be accountable for ordering all food supplies and kitchen equipment from head office weekly.
Ensure effective cost control by minimizing waste, proper food allocation, controlling food inventories and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
Complies with all health and hygiene requirements under all food safety and handling legislation.
Oversees kitchen operations including scheduled cleaning and sanitizing of appliances, counters cupboards and drawers.
Require to prepare food for field trips, school age programs and community events from time to time.
May require to deliver prepared food to daycare centres on some occasions.
Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time on the needs of the daycare centres.

Salary:
Dependent on type of certification and experience

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Dental
frequent cleanings, x-rays, minor surgical procedures and post-surgical care
Vision eye exams
Chiropractor, Osteopath, Podiatrist/Chiropodist, Massage Therapist, Naturopath, Speech Therapist, Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist, M.S.W. Social Worker, Psychologist, Acupuncturist
Prescriptions, hearing aids, orthopedics, travel insurance
Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
We have opportunities for educational support and tuition reimbursement
We currently have over 100 daycares across North America and are constantly growing
Positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement
Monthly health challenges to promote work/life balance with exciting prizes
Enjoy 35% off our child care services and receive 20 days of FREE back up child care per year

Kids and Company is an equal opportunity employer.

REQUIREMENTS:

years of Sous Chef or Executive Chef work related experience.

High School diploma/GED equivalency required; College/University coursework in culinary related program preferred.
Valid driver licenses and a clean driver's abstract.
Current Food Handler Certification.
Red Seal designation or similar certification an asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office in Outlook, Word and Excel.
Experience in a daycare environment would be an asset.
Experience working in a highvolume kitchen environment.
Excellent organization skills, detail oriented and a strong team player.
Basic/intermediate mathematical skills including the ability to control food costs.

Kids & Company is one of Canada's fastest growing companies.

We currently have over 100 child care centres from Victoria, BC to Halifax, NS and we are still growing Kids & Company is a proudly Canadian company and our greatest priority is to ensure that we meet every child's individual needs, by providing a stimulating, secure and loving environment.

We are always looking for great people to join our team