Head Chef (Central Shelter)

Job Responsibility:

Employment Type: Full time Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Reporting to: Food Services Manager City: Edmonton Number of Positions to Fill: 1 RFR #: 1288

Reporting to the Food Services Manager, the Head Chef is responsible for creating menus and preparing meals for clients of the Shelter. The Head Chef will ensure meals are ready to be served in compliance with all health regulations, with the support of kitchen staff and volunteers. They will also ensure all food deliveries from suppliers and donations are received, recorded, sorted, and stored in the most efficient manner. The Head Chef will be responsible for the food services operations at Central Shelter.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and support staff and volunteers in the process of preparation, service, and cleaning of meal services
• Plan and prepare healthy and nutritious meal plans and rotating menu
• Create menus that fit the budget and available donations
• Receive, verify orders and store all purchased food and kitchen items
• Work collaboratively with support staff to keep stored food rotations current
• Maintain Occupational Health & Safety standards and records
• Know and follow the Environmental Health Services Guidelines regarding how food is prepared, handled, and stored
• Keep all food inventories up to date
• Track statistics including but not limited to temperature audits, serving stats, meals served
• Ensure cleanliness is maintained in kitchen
• Food pickups may be required
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A minimum of 2 years experience working in the Food Service industry is preferred
• Experience with menu planning, large quantity cooking, and working with donated goods is an asset
• Ability to lead a team consisting of paid staff and volunteers
• Ability to resolve conflicts as they arise
• Working knowledge of OHS and other food guidelines
• Valid Food Handler's Certification
• Valid First-Aid Training

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position is often fast-paced, and requires substantial effort to analyze information and problem solve
• Potentially high-pressure environment, the ability to adapt to change and find creative solutions is essential
• This position requires varied mental and emotional effort, must be able to respond appropriately to intense situations, provide conflict resolution and work directly with clients at risk
• Moderate to significant physical effort: must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds, extensive periods of standing, walking, and reaching
• Employees are to be aware that many of our clients may experience difficulties or impairment at times, which could result in them uttering threats, discriminatory statements, and other insults at your person. This may be in a raised voice, or in seeing unpredictable behaviour up to and including the possibility of them becoming aggressive

o Training on how to respond is provided, but this is to be considered typical working conditions. Many of our clients are unaware of the impact of these comments ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to not detract from and to sign our statement of faith
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Employment Security and/or Vulnerable Sector check is required
• Access to a reliable vehicle is required
• A valid driver's license, driver's abstract, $2 million dollar liability insurance required

This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for company use. The candidate must have a valid driver's license and maintain $2M Vehicle Liability insurance on the vehicle being used. This position also require requires the use of a company vehicle. Candidate must have and maintain valid driver's license and will need to consent to a driver's abstract request.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The Mustard Seed offers a competitive compensation package including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits for staff and dependents, matching RRSP after one year of service, and wellness days.

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