OVERVIEW

We are seeking an exceptional, organized and experienced Private Chef to join our team, to meal plan and prep ingredients for 5 to 8 Group Homes providing care for Children and Youth involved with Children’s Services, as well as to execute meals for 3 to 4 Professional Executives.
The successful candidate will design appetizing and well-balanced, nutritious menus in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide, client preferences, youth preferences, dietary restrictions, and seasonal ingredient availability.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Red Seal Chef or Journeyman Cook preferred, equivalencies and experience may be considered
• Experience as a Private Chef preferred
• Written and verbal fluency in English is required
• Must possess valid Food Handling Safety Certification
• Current Criminal Background Check (in last 6 months), or be willing to obtain one prior to starting
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Prior knowledge of children’s nutrition an asset
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and a reliable vehicle to travel between sites
• Having a genuine desire to making a positive impact on the lives of children through nutrition
• Basic computer skills with MS Office 365 and SharePoint
  Salary: $30 to $35 / hour
  Job Type: Full-time – up to 40 hours a week
  Work Location: In person, at houses located in west Edmonton
  Expected start date: As soon as possible
  Closing date: Position will be open until a desirable candidate is found
  This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
  Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Experience:

• Cooking: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Planning, budgeting and executing healthy and delicious meals tailored for 3 to 4 Executives in their residences.
• Planning, budgeting and prepping creative and nutritious menus tailored for 8 to 16 youth, who reside in 5 to 8 different Group Homes on the west end of Edmonton.
• Ordering groceries for approved meal plans for staff to execute in the group homes for the youth.
• Sourcing quality ingredients at economical prices, by price comparing and purchasing seasonal ingredients as needed.
• Following pre-approved menus and recipes as agreed to.
• Prepping, packaging ingredients and providing instructions for staff to cook daily meals (including breakfast, lunch, dinner) for youth aged 8 to 18 years old, in group home settings.
• Delivering the ready-to-make meals, along with the accompanying cooking instructions, to 5 to 8 different group homes in west Edmonton locations.
• Catering for company meetings and events as needed.
• Adhering to food regulations, established policies, procedures and best practices.
• Planning to ensure that the meals are prepped and delivered in a punctual manner, so that the youth have adequate time to eat and get to school and appointments.
• Controlling expenses through re-purposing leftovers, portion control and waste management.
• Preventing spoilage of ingredients through proper storage in designated areas, by labelling, dating and rotating food items following the “first in, first out” process.
• Monitoring the food temperatures and food storage areas.
• Complying with food hygiene regulations in accordance with the Food Safety Act.
• Completing preparations for future scheduled meal services.
• Communicating to ensure meal satisfaction and adapting to feedback for future menus.
• Maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and adhering to health and safety standards including food storage, inventory management, and kitchen sanitation
• Completing required trainings
• Participating in team meetings as required
• Upholding all company standards and policies