Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

- Wet/damp
- Noisy
- Odours
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

- Formal dining room
- Staff accommodation available
- Restaurant
- Urban area
- Willing to relocate
- Central food commissary

Ranks of chefs

- Head chef
- Chef
- Meat chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

- 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
- 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 menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- 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





Supervision

- 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

- Vegetarian
- Vietnamese cuisine
- Gluten-free
- Vegan

Food specialties

- Meat, poultry and game
- Stocks, soups and sauces
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- 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

- Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial perks

- Commission

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- On-site housing options
- Parking available

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