Head Chef in Ottawa, Ontario at Kids & Company Ltd

Responsible for all the cooking, baking, and food preparation for delivery to daycare centres on a day-to-day basis.Ensure safe food storage and disposal, including taking daily logs of food temperature and refrigerator/freezer temperatures.In addition to the regular food production schedule, the chef is responsible for preparing special meals and snacks for all children with allergens, vegetarians, and any other special dietary needs.Ensure the accuracy and an updated list of allergen children regularlyBe accountable for the weekly ordering of all food supplies and kitchen equipment from the head office.Ensure effective cost control by minimizing waste, ensuring proper food, controlling food inventories, and maintaining kitchen equipment.Complies with all health and hygiene requirements under all food safety and handling legislation.Oversees kitchen operations, including doing dishes, scheduled cleaning and sanitizing of appliances, counters, cupboards, and drawers.Required to prepare food for field trips, school-age programs, and community events occasionally.May be required to deliver prepared food to daycare centres on some occasions.Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time according to the needs of the daycare centres.

Current Food Handler Certification2-4 years of Sous Chef or chef work-related experience.Experience in a daycare environment would be an asset.Valid driver's license and a clean driver’s abstract.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Criminal record checkAbility to push, pull and lift to 45 pounds

Comprehensive benefits package (Medical / Dental / Vision exam) covered by the companyPositive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement35% off our child care services and receive 20 days of FREE backup child care per year!