Overview
Languages: English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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 site environment

Noisy

Odours

Hot

Non-smoking

Work setting

Restaurant

Fine dining establishment

Ranks of chefs

Executive chef

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs

Supervision

5-10 people

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate





Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties

Canadian

Italian cuisine

Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Mediterranean cuisine

Food specialties

Fish and seafood

Meat, poultry and game

Stocks, soups and sauces

Area of work experience

Manager

Teaching specialization

Amateur training

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

Benefits
Financial benefits

Gratuities

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

Support for newcomers and refugees

Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work workplace for youth

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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📌 executive chef (Ontario)
🏢 Culinaria Restaurant and Events
📍 Ontario