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Culinary Coordinator, Full Time

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

How you will make an impact:  You will be responsible for the supervision and training of kitchen staff, in addition to the production, quality assurance, and profitability of all menu items.

As a Culinary Coordinator, you will:

  • Assist with menu planning and maintaining a high level of quality and profitability in all Food & Beverage offerings
  • Recommend and implement preparation to reduce costs and supervise all kitchen personnel to ensure correct methodologies are followed
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area adhering to food safety and health standards
  • Prioritize and delegate tasks in kitchen layout and prep
  • Ensure all products and ingredients required are delivered in a timely manner for prompt delivery to kitchens and clientele
  • Ensure food ingredients are stored in their designated area and rotated in the proper manner
  • Provide input into catering menus and develop new menu items 
  • Work efficiently and effectively to gather, wash, cut, season, cook and store quality ingredients. 
  • Assist Food Service Director in maintaining accurate daily production records and completing all required documentation, reports, and logs as assigned
  • Train employees: plan, assign and direct work; appraise performance; rewards and discipline associates; address complaints and resolve problems
  • Advise management of purchasing requirements with a focus on minimizing waste and avoiding product shortages

 

About you: 

  • 3 years cooking experience in a past faced institutional kitchen environment
  • You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
  • Excellent customer and client relationship skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

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