Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Staff accommodation available
- Restaurant
- Rural area
- Bar
- Remote location
- Resort
- Hotel, motel, resort
- Café
- Bakery

Ranks of chefs
- Sous-chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
- Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
- 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
- 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
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision
- 16-20 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cook Trade Certification
- Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

- Canadian





Food specialties
- Cold kitchen
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

- Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment
- Uniform

Personal suitability
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits
- Gratuities
- Group insurance perks
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other Benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options




- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Wellness program

Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans

Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers

Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities

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