Head Chef Job

Gratia Bakery & Café (Maple Ridge Location) is located in the heart of the downtown Maple Ridge community, with views of the iconic Blanshard Peak in Golden Ears. Gratia Bakery & Café is a popular gathering place for locals and we offer quality coffee, fresh pastries, and delicious food for good company and creative minds. We are committed to providing quality products and a relaxing and comfortable setting to enjoy them in. Currently, we are seeking a full-time Head Chef to join our team and bring creativity and passion to craft delicious, innovative dishes and developing new recipes and menus for Gratia.

Work Location: 22225 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3H8
Position Title: Head Chef
Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Estimated Starting Date: As Soon As Possible
Position Available: 1
Wage: $38.50 – $39.50 per hour (Depending on Working Experience)
Work Hours: 30 hours per week
Benefit: 2 weeks paid vacation or 4 % vacation pay

Job Duties:

• Prepare, cook, and oversee the preparation of a variety of complete meals and specialty foods, including soups, salads, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, sauces, and other menu items, while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation;
• Prepare and oversee the production of bakery and pastry products, including breads, pastries, cakes, desserts, and other baked goods, ensuring proper preparation, baking, finishing, and presentation;
• Supervise and coordinate the work of cooks, pastry chefs, bakers, and other kitchen staff, providing direction and ensuring efficient day-to-day kitchen and bakery operations;
• Determine food needs and estimate food and labour costs;
• Hire, train and instruct cooks and other kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking, baking, garnishing, decorating, presentation, sanitation, and safe food-handling procedures;
• Develop, test, and implement new recipes and food products, including seasonal and specialty offerings, while maintaining Gratia Bakery’s quality and presentation standards;
• Plan and coordinate menus and daily food production, taking into consideration customer demand, ingredient availability, food costs, and kitchen and bakery capacity;
• Make requisition and order food, baking ingredients, kitchen supplies, and other required materials, while monitoring inventory levels and minimizing waste.

Qualifications:
• Completion of secondary school is required;
• 3-5 years of experience in commercial food preparation is required, preferably professional experience in sauces, soups, salads, vegetables and meat, poultry and fish dishes, menu development, and recipe creation;
• Cook’s trade certification or equivalent credentials, training and experience are required;
• Strong skills in supervising staff, managing supplies, estimating costs, and maintaining kitchen efficiency;
• Creativity, attention to detail and teamwork.

How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter by E-mail to Hyeok Sang (Leo) Kwon ([email protected]) with the subject line of: Full-time Head Chef Position at Gratia Bakery & Café (Maple Ridge Location). Please note that multiple submissions by one individual for this position will not be considered. Submissions will be reviewed and those who we believe might be a perfect addition to our team will be contacted.

Inquiries: e-mail only please.

Gratia Bakery & Café hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free of discrimination. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.