Chef

About This Role

Leading kitchen operations and delivering consistently high-quality prepared meals in an established butcher shop is the core of this role. The ideal candidate brings strong cooking and food preparation skills, sound judgment, and the leadership needed to guide a kitchen team while maintaining high standards for food safety and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals according to recipes, quality standards, and customer demand
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, inventory management, and seasonal demand
• Lead, train, and support kitchen staff; coordinate team responsibilities and promote a respectful, organized workplace
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portioning, and consistency
• Follow food handling, sanitation, and food safety procedures, including proper storage and temperature control
• Track ingredients and supplies, assist with inventory, and help reduce food waste
• Contribute to menu planning and suggest improvements based on customer feedback and kitchen operations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly kitchen throughout each shift

Requirements

• Professional cooking and food preparation experience
• Production kitchen, restaurant kitchen, food service, or broader food industry experience preferred
• Supervising experience and demonstrated leadership or team management skills are strongly preferred
• Experience in production management or coordinating kitchen operations is an asset
• Knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and food safety practices
• Ability to communicate clearly, stay organized under pressure, and work collaboratively with a team