Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Staff accommodation available
- Restaurant
Ranks of chefs
- Executive chef
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
- 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
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Recruit and hire staff
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Leading/instructing individuals
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- Manager
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Gratuities
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site housing options