Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
- Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- or equivalent experience
- Culinary arts/chef training
- Restaurant, culinary and catering management/manager
Experience
5 years or more
Asset languages
- Spanish
Work setting
- Restaurant
Ranks of chefs
- Sushi chef
- Sous-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
- 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
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
- Recruit and hire staff
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Supervision
- 11-15 people
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
- Italian cuisine
- Brazilian
- Portuguese
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Gloves
- Uniform
- Computer
- Printer
- Internet access
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Life insurance