Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
- Culinary science
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
- Odours
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Restaurant
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
- 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
- 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
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Leading/instructing individuals
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
- International
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Long term benefits
- Other benefits
