Executive Chef

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Duties

- Plans and directs the daily activities of the CCGC’s food services, including the ordering of supplies and food stuffs, the planning, preparation, and serving of meals, and the cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of equipment and utensils.
- Implements a quality assurance (QA) program to ensure staff compliance with health and safety regulations and establishes and maintains related hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Manages financial resources, food orders, and contracts, and plants and coordinates the maintenance and lifecycle management of food services equipment.
- Manages the human resources of the work unit, including the training and supervision subordinate staff and management of performance objectives and schedules.
- Implements and manages programs to assess and anticipate client needs, taking action to improve client satisfaction as necessary.
- Integrates information and communications technologies into food service activities, using a Point of Sale system to track and monitor food services, costs, and waste and identify inefficiencies.
- Anticipates needs, plans operations and ordering, and leads food preparation activities in response to special events at the CCGC.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard College is a national maritime training facility located on scenic Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. It’s a national college that provides training and services in French and English. It delivers programs to support the College’s mission and mandate in marine safety, security and environmental protection.

The college’s unique and specialized training is sought after by organizations around the world. Each year, highly trained graduates join their colleagues as Coast Guard officers to provide services that are critical to Canadians.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) position in Sydney, NS on a temporary basis. A list of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis, within the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, NS.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in culinary arts or relevant specialty OR a Red Seal certification.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
A valid Safe Food Handling certificate from a recognized authority.

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* and recent** experience in a management or supervisory capacity for a large*** food service operation;
Significant* experience as a cook (or chef) in a hotel, restaurant or institution.
Significant* experience in the management of human, financial and materiel resources.
Experience in using automated systems and computer tools such as MS Office or other.

*Significant experience is normally defined as five (5) years of experience.
**Recent experience is normally defined as experience obtained within the last five (5) years.
***Large is defined as ten (10) or more employees

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET EDUCATION:
Post-secondary studies from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in business or management.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Variety of experience in different culinary environments. (Hotel, restaurant, institutional, catering).
Experience in implementing quality management programs.
Experience in teaching in a recognized institution.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the concepts and application of the Canadian Food Guide.
Knowledge of mathematics as applied to food services operations.
Knowledge of accounting and budget management as applied to food services operations.
Knowledge of the regulations related to Occupational Health and Safety.

COMPETENCIES:
Create Vision and Strategy;
Mobilize People;
Uphold Integrity and Respect;
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders;
Promote Innovation and Guide Change;
Achieve results.

ABILITIES:
Ability to develop and implement menus and standardized recipes.
Ability to manage procurement, inventories and budgets.
Ability to manage equipment purchases, uses and maintenance.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to supervise personnel.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance.
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.

-All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the application or evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be considered in the assessment of any essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate in writing and orally.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by email for assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is always functional and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.