About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Culinary arts/chef training. Restaurant/food services management. Work site environment: Noisy. Odours. Hot. Non-smoking. Work setting: Restaurant. Fine dining establishment. Ranks of chefs: Executive chef. 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. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Safe Food Handling certificate. Food Safety Certificate. 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. 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. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Financial benefits: Gratuities. 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 environment 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.