Chef (Elementary School)

Are you looking to move away from the traditional Chef role within hospitality with late nights and jump into a position with lots of growth potential?  A local elementary school in Whistler is looking for a Chef to cook for and manage their hot lunch program.

Offering $30 to $35 per hour to start, an ideal daytime schedule plus the opportunity to bring your creativity for menu design and potentially run cooking classes for students.

About the Role, Benefits & Perks:

• Monday to Friday during school hours; part-time to start and leading into full-time.
• Starting at $30 to $35 per hour depending on experience and skill set.
• Spring & Winter Break plus Summers off!
• Growth potential and long-term opportunity.

The Perfect Candidate: 

• 2+ years experience as a Cook or Chef is preferred.
• Culinary education is an asset but not required.
• Experience running a kitchen including inventory management, ordering and food costing, budgeting and menu creation.
• Motivated, self-starter who is looking for an opportunity to grow into a full-time position and potentially carry out programming for students (ie: cooking classes).
• Creative, organized and good with details.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure, handle many different tasks at once.
• Create a positive work environment in the kitchen.
• Must have food safe certification.
• Must successfully complete or provide an existing criminal background check.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Prepare daily meals for the hot lunch program.
• Plan menus and make sure food meets quality standards.
• Inventory management and supply ordering.
• Estimate food needs and/or estimate food and labour costs.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Working with and training volunteers.

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