Overview

Languages

English

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

- Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

- Executive chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
- Estimate labour costs
- 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
- 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
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
- 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
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs,



chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

- 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

- Mexican

Food specialties

- Bakery goods and desserts
- Cold kitchen
- Eggs and dairy
- Fish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Area of work experience

- Manager

Additional information

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health perks

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Gratuities
- Life insurance

Other benefits

- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program

📌 executive chef (Whistler)
🏢 The Mexican Corner Restaurant
📍 Whistler