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JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 29, 2026

Specialist Chef

Old Xian's Food

Richmond (BC)

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Job details

Location
Richmond (BC)
Salary
$39.00 hourly

Full job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Noisy
  • Hot

Work setting

  • Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

  • Head chef
  • Chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
  • Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
  • Analyze operating costs and other data
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
  • Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
  • Create new recipes
  • Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
  • Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
  • Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
  • Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
  • Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
  • Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
  • Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
  • Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
  • Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

  • 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Safe Food Handling certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

  • Cantonese cuisine
  • Szechuan
  • Dim Sum

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Leadership
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits