Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Asset languages
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
Work setting
- Restaurant
Ranks of chefs
- Sushi chef
- Head chef
- Chef
- Sauce chef
- Pastry chef
- Meat chef
- Fish chef
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- 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 food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
- Requisition food and kitchen supplies
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Leading/instructing individuals
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
- Sushi preparation techniques
- Cantonese cuisine
- Szechuan
- Dim Sum
- Japanese cuisine
- International
- Korean
Food specialties
- Fish and seafood
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Additional information
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
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player