Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Work setting
- Restaurant
- Fast food
- Fast food outlet or concession
Ranks of chefs
- Sushi chef
- Sous-chef
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
- Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Leading/instructing individuals
- Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
- Order supplies and equipment
- Manage kitchen operations
- Inspect kitchens and food service areas
- Clean kitchen and work areas
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
- 3-4 people
- Working groups
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
- Sushi preparation techniques
- Japanese cuisine
- Gluten-free
Food specialties
- Cold kitchen
- Fish and seafood
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Repetitive tasks
Personal suitability
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Client focus
- Judgement
- Time management
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- Parking available