Head Chef - London, Canada - Ark Aid Street Mission Inc

Description

The Head Chef is a trained professional who has high proficiency in all food preparation aspects and focuses on budget respectful and nutrient balanced menu plans.

Duties involve overseeing the Ark's kitchen and staff operations, menu planning, maintaining available ingredients and stock as well as working with a variety of donated food to provide a nutrient focused meal for the community.

The Head Chef has the following responsibilities and duties:

• Adhere to Ark Aid Mission policies & procedures and code of conduct
• Contribute to ongoing development of policies & procedures in conjunction with other departments and teams
• Supervise kitchen staff in all kitchen operations
• Create recipes and monthly meal calendar
• Communicate with community members and staff to help with any needs
• Keep facility clean and safe
• Receive and sort food donations
• Assist Volunteers in Food Preparation
• Handle any emergency situations that may arise
• Properly store, sort, and log foods rotating stock
• Creating menu and food options with available resources
• Food prep and organization
• Tracking kitchen waste and look for improvements for financial savings or return
• Weekly orders of food, paper and chemical supplies
• Assist in sourcing new donors for food donations
• Set kitchen standards and ensure the kitchen is clean and safe at all times
• Ensure all Safe Food Handling procedures and Health and Safety policies are being followed
• Assist with welcoming and hospitality and other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Chef should have the following skills, education and experience:

• Professional chef training (Red seal or similar)
• Strong understanding of culinary procedures, trends and standards
• Ability to work under pressure
• Critical, problem solving and forward thinking
• Safe food handling certification
• Valid G license is required
• Ability to work with and support kitchen volunteers
• Ability to be on their feet for long periods of time
• Willing to take on other duties as needed

Ark Aid Street Mission Inc. is dedicated to ensuring all people are welcomed in our community where they are Beheld, Beloved, and Belong.


Salary:
$47,000.00-$52,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (required)
• Professional Chef Training (Red Seal or similar) (required)
• G License (required)

Work Location:
In person