Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Hot
Work setting
- Restaurant
Ranks of chefs
- Head chef
- Sous-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
- 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
- Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
- 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
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
- Italian cuisine
Food specialties
- Bakery goods and desserts
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Area of work experience
- Manager
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Gratuities
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
