Head Chef

**About us**:
We are a wellness retreat centre looking for a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager. We offer a pleasant and alternative work environment. Hours vary seasonally, with May - November offering full time hours and December to April offering part time hours.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Plan nutritious, varied menus within budget and with consideration to special needs and requests
- Coordinate cooking processes so that nutritious and attractive meals and snacks are prepared and served on time
- Maintain inventory and order and/or shop for supplies as needed depending on group sizes
- Track expenses and assign to appropriate group
- Adhere to strict standards of cleanliness within the kitchen and all storage areas
- Ensure a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen environment that meets all health and safety standards
- Provide supervision and training of other kitchen staff
- Meet and coordinate with other staff members before and after each group

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Thorough knowledge of food preparation and experience in cooking/baking for a large number of people (15 to 60 persons) including breakfast, lunch and dinner (Typical size: 15-40 persons).
- Experience in calculating food quantity requirements for varying group sizes
- Exposure to and experience in preparing different cuisines and particularly vegetarian dishes
- Sensitivity to special diets and requests including food allergies
- Highly motivated with pride in work and strong desire to create an excellent food experience
- Ability to work flexible hours and handle last minute changes to schedules
- Ability to work well under pressure while multitasking, setting priorities and paying attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills with ability to work independently and as team member
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to take appropriate initiative when required
- Friendly manner balanced with appropriate sense of boundaries
- Ability to work with diverse client groups and handle the unexpected
- Drivers license and access to vehicle

Location: in the beautiful Hockley Valley (Mono, near Orangeville)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 35 per week

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person