Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
- Restaurant
- Resort
- Hotel, motel, resort
- Bistro
Ranks of chefs
- Executive chef
- Head chef
- Chef
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
- 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
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- 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
- Recruit and hire staff
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Plan and control budget and inventory
- Establish or implement policies and procedures for staff
- Leading/instructing individuals
- Hire, train and supervise staff
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
Supervision
- 16-20 people
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent written communication
- Client focus
- Judgement
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Gratuities
Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities