About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work setting: Restaurant.
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.
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions.
- 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.
- Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
- Organize buffets and banquets.
- Order supplies and equipment.
- Manage kitchen operations.
- Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
- Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef.
- Clean kitchen and work areas.
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
- Co-ordinate special events.
- Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
- Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization.
- Determine the size of food portions and costs.
Supervision: Cook (general).
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Cook Red Seal Certificate.
- Cuisine specialties: Italian cuisine.
- Vegetarian.
- International.
- Gluten-free.
- Halal.
- Vegan.
- 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.
- Chocolate.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Personal suitability: Leadership.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Client focus.
- Judgement.
- Time management.
- Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- 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 equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Employment terms options: Evening.
- Morning.
- Experience: 5 years or more.
- Employment terms options: Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime available.
- Health benefits: Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
- Other benefits: Free parking available.
- Parking available.