Red Seal Certified Chef

@ The Backyard On Aberdeen

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Manitoba

Full-time5+ years experience

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Overview

The Backyard on Aberdeen by Aida's Catering is hiring a Red Seal Chef and Kitchen Manager in Brandon, Manitoba, to lead its kitchen and support catering and event operations. The role covers menu and production planning, purchasing and inventory, and supervising kitchen staff, with evening and weekend availability required. Five years of professional cooking experience, Red Seal Cook certification, and proficiency in Middle Eastern, Filipino and Canadian cuisines are mandatory.

Responsibilities:

Prepare meals for weddings, corporate functions and catering orders
Develop menus, recipes and production plans
Manage supplier orders, inventory and food costs
Schedule, supervise and train kitchen staff
Enforce food safety and sanitation standards

Requirements summary:

Five years of professional cooking experience
Red Seal certification in the Cook trade
Proficiency in Middle Eastern, Filipino and Canadian cuisines
Valid Manitoba food handler certification
Kitchen leadership and staff supervision experience
Availability for evenings and weekends

Tools & skills

Red Seal Cooking Manage a team Delegate activities Food handling Sanitation Food safety standards Food Handler Certificate Leadership Supervise staff Scheduling Procurement Inventory management Attention to detail

Source and dates

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Employer posting date: 2026-10-24
First seen by our source: 2026-11-05
Source record updated: 2026-11-05

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Job details

Seniority	Senior
Department	Food & beverage
Experience	5+ years
Manages people	Yes
Hours per week	40 (estimated)
Schedule	evening, weekends
Travel	air: none · ground: none
Work setting	Restaurant or kitchen, Client sites
Position	Mostly standing
Physical demands	physical high · computer low
Languages	English
Licences & certifications	Red Seal Cook, Food handler certification

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Job description

Description

Now Hiring: Red Seal Chef / Kitchen Manager **The Backyard on Aberdeen by Aida’s Catering — Brandon, Manitoba** We are seeking an experienced, dependable culinary professional to lead our kitchen and support our catering and event operations. The successful candidate must bring strong cooking skills, excellent organization, and the ability to manage a team while consistently delivering high-quality food on schedule. **A minimum of five years of professional cooking experience, demonstrated proficiency in Middle Eastern, Filipino, and Canadian cuisines, and Red Seal certification in the Cook trade are mandatory.**

Duties

### Key Responsibilities - Prepare and execute high-quality meals for weddings, corporate functions, private events, and catering orders. - Develop menus, standardized recipes, and production plans, accommodating dietary restrictions and food allergies. - Manage grocery and supplier orders, inventory, stock rotation, portion control, food costs, and waste reduction. - Schedule, supervise, train, and delegate tasks to kitchen staff. - Coordinate preparation and service to ensure every order is accurate, consistent, and ready on time. - Take initiative, anticipate operational needs, and resolve kitchen challenges professionally. - Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and enforce safe food handling, sanitation, storage, and temperature-control practices. - Ensure kitchen operations comply with applicable Manitoba public health and food safety requirements.

Qualifications

### Mandatory Qualifications - **At least five years of professional cooking experience.** - **Red Seal certification in the Cook trade.** - **Demonstrated professional proficiency in Middle Eastern, Filipino, and Canadian cuisines.** - Valid food handler certification recognized by Manitoba Health. - Proven kitchen leadership experience, including staff supervision and scheduling. - Experience with menu planning, purchasing, inventory management, and food cost control. - Ability to work quickly, accurately, and efficiently under pressure while maintaining food quality and safety. - Excellent punctuality, reliability, attention to detail, and personal accountability. - Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. - Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of kitchen operations. - Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules