About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Ranks of chefs: Sous-chef.
Tasks
- Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
- Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
- 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.
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
- Recruit and hire staff.
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Personal suitability: Leadership.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Government programs: Recognized employer.
- Employment terms options: Evening.
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
- Employment terms options: Night.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Financial benefits: Gratuities.
- Other benefits: Other benefits.
Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.