Head Chef - Kelowna, Canada - The Bridge Youth & Family Services

The Bridge Youth & Family Services

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Kelowna, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us

The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community.

We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families.

With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.

At The Bridge you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow.

We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities.

Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips.

About the Role
The Bridge is seeking a Head Chef to oversee the Nutrition Program across the organization's designated facilities.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Head Chef will supervise and lead a team of talented kitchen staff with a passion for cooking to provide exceptional food quality and dining experiences for our program participants.

The Head Chef will develop, prepare, cook and serve menu plans in accordance with accepted nutritional guidelines and therapeutic diet needs of program participants.

This position is responsible for controlling labour and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, purchasing decisions and inventory control, as well as ensuring sanitation standards as set forth by local, provincial and federal Health Department regulations are met or exceeded in all cooking and dining areas.

Position:
Full Time 40 hours/week. Weekend work is applicable to this position.

Compensation:
$25.34-$29.53 per hour plus applicable shift premiums

Evening shift premium additional $3.00 per hour between 1900hr0700hr
Weekend shift premium additional $2.00 per hour between 2400hr (midnight) Friday 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
Shift premiums compound

- additional $5.00 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr on 2400hr (midnight) Friday - 2400hr (midnight) Sunday

Indirect Compensation

Extended Health and Dental benefits after the 3 month probationary period
9.31% Pension matching after the 3 month probationary period
3 weeks vacation pay which increases with length of service
1 paid wellness day per year
Paid sick time which increases with length of service.
Professional development & education reimbursement opportunities

Qualifications

Education and experience_
Culinary Certificate or Degree by an accredited culinary agency in preferred.
Minimum of three years' recent, related experience in a professional kitchen or restaurant environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Adept at working effectively in high energy & busy environments and works well under pressure.
Job skills and abilities_
Strong communication, time management and administrative skills
Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate others to produce consistently great food
Ability to work independently
Ability to work within budgetary limitations
Demonstrated ability to operate a PC including MS office and familiarity with and ability to navigate Complete Purchasing site, ECPS
Solid track record of success; demonstrating upward career tracking
Ability to work eight to ten hourplus shifts, plus the ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50lbs as needed
Other requirements_
Criminal record check in accordance with agency policy.
Ability to provide proof of COVID19 Vaccination or letter of exemption
Medical Clearances
Current certificates in CPR/First Aid, Food Safe & WHMIS
Clean, valid BC driver's license and use of reliable vehicle for deliveries to other program services
The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer_