Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English or French
Education
- Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Odours
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Restaurant
- Bistro
- Café
- Bakery
Ranks of chefs
- Chef
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies
- Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
- 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
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cook Trade Certification
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
- French
- Italian cuisine
- European
- International
- Mediterranean cuisine
Food specialties
- Cereals, grains and pulses
- Cold kitchen
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
