Head Chef

6 days ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Kids & Company Ltd Full time


Reporting to the VP of Culinary Operations, acts as an integral member of the Kids & Company team to assist in the overall management of day to day operations of all food preparation and cooking at the kitchen, following Kids & Company best practices to achieve our mission statement: to provide the highest quality primary and back up childcare services conveniently located near our children's parents place of work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResponsible for all the cooking, baking, food preparation, packing and loading for delivery to catered daycare centres.

Follows Kids & Company best practices to ensure safe food storage and disposal; includes recording daily temperature logs, labeling and dating inventory, following the FIFO (First in First Out) rule.

Ordering all food supplies and kitchen equipment from head office weekly.

Chef is responsible for keeping current allergy lists, and preparing substitutions for all allergen children, vegetarians, and any other special dietary needs.

Portioning and distributing meals and snacks for each classroom.
Collecting, washing, and sanitizing dishware throughout the day.
Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly scheduled cleaning and sanitizing of appliances, counters, cupboards, and drawers.
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.
Required to prepare food for field trips, school-age programs, and community events from time to time.
Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time on the needs of the daycare centres.
Administrative duties, daily correspondence with head office kitchen team and various childcare centres.
JOB REQUIREMENTS2 – 3 years of Sous Chef or Executive Chef work-related experience.
High School diploma/GED equivalency required.
Valid driver license and a clean driver's abstract.
Current Food Handler Certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office in Outlook, Word and Excel.
Experience in a daycare or long-term care environment would be an asset.
Experience working in a high-volume kitchen environment.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds frequently.
Excellent organization skills, detail oriented and a strong team player.
Basic/intermediate mathematical skills including the ability to control food costs.

Selected candidates must have 2 pieces of valid government ID, and must be able to pass a background criminal check.

Requires early morning start time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThank you for your interest in a career with Kids & Company However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ontario (AODA)Kids & Company is committed to providing accommodations to person with disabilities so that they may pursue employment opportunities in a similar way to other applicants.

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